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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.21, 1,394.15 and 568.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.21, 1,394.15 and 568.10 is: 784.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.21 : 1,394.15 = 568.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.21/1,394.15 = 568.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.21x = 1,394.15 × 568.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.21x = 792,016.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,016.62/1,010.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.01

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