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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.68, 1,401.98 and 569.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.68, 1,401.98 and 569.36 is: 853.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.68 : 1,401.98 = 569.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.68/1,401.98 = 569.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.68x = 1,401.98 × 569.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.68x = 798,231.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,231.33/935.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.10

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