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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.58, 1,394.79 and 568.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.58, 1,394.79 and 568.62 is: 784.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.58 : 1,394.79 = 568.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.58/1,394.79 = 568.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.58x = 1,394.79 × 568.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.58x = 793,103.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,103.36/1,010.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.80

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