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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.69, 1,402.72 and 570.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.69, 1,402.72 and 570.78 is: 855.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.69 : 1,402.72 = 570.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.69/1,402.72 = 570.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.69x = 1,402.72 × 570.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.69x = 800,643.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,643.09/935.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.68

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