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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.73, 1,394.55 and 568.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.73, 1,394.55 and 568.50 is: 784.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.73 : 1,394.55 = 568.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.73/1,394.55 = 568.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.73x = 1,394.55 × 568.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.73x = 792,801.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,801.68/1,010.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.39

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