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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.68, 1,402.56 and 570.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.68, 1,402.56 and 570.96 is: 854.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.68 : 1,402.56 = 570.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.68/1,402.56 = 570.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.68x = 1,402.56 × 570.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.68x = 800,805.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,805.66/936.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.95

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