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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.90, 1,403.66 and 569.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.90, 1,403.66 and 569.38 is: 853.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.90 : 1,403.66 = 569.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.90/1,403.66 = 569.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.90x = 1,403.66 × 569.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.90x = 799,215.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,215.93/935.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.95

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