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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.73, 1,394.78 and 568.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.73, 1,394.78 and 568.66 is: 784.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.73 : 1,394.78 = 568.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.73/1,394.78 = 568.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.73x = 1,394.78 × 568.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.73x = 793,149.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,149.56/1,010.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.73

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