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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.90, 1,401.84 and 566.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.90, 1,401.84 and 566.84 is: 848.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.90 : 1,401.84 = 566.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.90/1,401.84 = 566.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.90x = 1,401.84 × 566.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.90x = 794,622.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,622.49/936.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.14

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