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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.76, 1,400.52 and 568.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.76, 1,400.52 and 568.74 is: 851.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.76 : 1,400.52 = 568.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.76/1,400.52 = 568.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.76x = 1,400.52 × 568.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.76x = 796,531.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,531.74/935.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.21

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