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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.15, 1,393.98 and 568.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.15, 1,393.98 and 568.15 is: 784.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.15 : 1,393.98 = 568.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.15/1,393.98 = 568.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.15x = 1,393.98 × 568.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.15x = 791,982.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,982.77/1,010.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.02

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