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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.76, 1,402.02 and 569.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.76, 1,402.02 and 569.74 is: 852.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.76 : 1,402.02 = 569.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.76/1,402.02 = 569.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.76x = 1,402.02 × 569.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.76x = 798,786.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,786.87/936.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.71

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