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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.40, 1,404.12 and 568.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.40, 1,404.12 and 568.40 is: 850.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.40 : 1,404.12 = 568.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.40/1,404.12 = 568.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.40x = 1,404.12 × 568.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.40x = 798,101.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,101.81/938.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.49

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