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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.47, 1,394.45 and 568.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.47, 1,394.45 and 568.48 is: 784.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.47 : 1,394.45 = 568.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.47/1,394.45 = 568.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.47x = 1,394.45 × 568.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.47x = 792,707.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,707.12/1,010.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.49

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