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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.55, 1,394.49 and 568.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.55, 1,394.49 and 568.47 is: 784.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.55 : 1,394.49 = 568.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.55/1,394.49 = 568.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.55x = 1,394.49 × 568.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.55x = 792,725.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,725.73/1,010.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.45

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