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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.72, 1,394.84 and 568.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.72, 1,394.84 and 568.76 is: 784.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.72 : 1,394.84 = 568.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.72/1,394.84 = 568.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.72x = 1,394.84 × 568.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.72x = 793,329.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,329.20/1,010.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.91

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