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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.32, 1,394.23 and 568.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.32, 1,394.23 and 568.23 is: 784.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.32 : 1,394.23 = 568.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.32/1,394.23 = 568.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.32x = 1,394.23 × 568.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.32x = 792,236.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,236.34/1,010.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.14

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