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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.68, 1,394.87 and 568.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.68, 1,394.87 and 568.62 is: 784.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.68 : 1,394.87 = 568.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.68/1,394.87 = 568.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.68x = 1,394.87 × 568.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.68x = 793,151.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,151.33/1,010.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.77

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