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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.83, 1,400.91 and 569.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.83, 1,400.91 and 569.44 is: 852.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.83 : 1,400.91 = 569.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.83/1,400.91 = 569.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.83x = 1,400.91 × 569.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.83x = 797,734.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,734.19/935.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.43

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