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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.42, 1,394.28 and 568.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.42, 1,394.28 and 568.31 is: 784.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.42 : 1,394.28 = 568.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.42/1,394.28 = 568.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.42x = 1,394.28 × 568.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.42x = 792,376.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,376.94/1,010.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.21

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