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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.23, 1,393.96 and 568.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.23, 1,393.96 and 568.05 is: 783.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.23 : 1,393.96 = 568.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.23/1,393.96 = 568.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.23x = 1,393.96 × 568.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.23x = 791,838.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,838.98/1,010.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.82

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