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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.08, 1,393.90 and 568.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.08, 1,393.90 and 568.06 is: 783.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.08 : 1,393.90 = 568.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.08/1,393.90 = 568.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.08x = 1,393.90 × 568.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.08x = 791,818.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,818.83/1,010.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.92

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