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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.07, 1,393.97 and 568.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.07, 1,393.97 and 568.01 is: 783.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.07 : 1,393.97 = 568.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.07/1,393.97 = 568.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.07x = 1,393.97 × 568.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.07x = 791,789.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,789.54/1,010.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.90

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