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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.96, 1,402.11 and 569.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.96, 1,402.11 and 569.84 is: 853.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.96 : 1,402.11 = 569.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.96/1,402.11 = 569.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.96x = 1,402.11 × 569.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.96x = 798,978.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,978.36/935.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.65

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