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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.55, 1,394.56 and 568.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.55, 1,394.56 and 568.46 is: 784.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.55 : 1,394.56 = 568.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.55/1,394.56 = 568.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.55x = 1,394.56 × 568.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.55x = 792,748.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,748.56/1,010.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.47

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