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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.28, 1,394.12 and 568.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.28, 1,394.12 and 568.08 is: 783.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.28 : 1,394.12 = 568.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.28/1,394.12 = 568.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.28x = 1,394.12 × 568.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.28x = 791,971.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,971.69/1,010.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.91

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