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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.98, 1,406.13 and 568.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.98, 1,406.13 and 568.59 is: 851.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.98 : 1,406.13 = 568.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.98/1,406.13 = 568.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.98x = 1,406.13 × 568.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.98x = 799,511.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,511.46/938.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.47

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