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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.53, 1,394.48 and 568.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.53, 1,394.48 and 568.44 is: 784.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.53 : 1,394.48 = 568.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.53/1,394.48 = 568.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.53x = 1,394.48 × 568.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.53x = 792,678.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,678.21/1,010.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.42

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