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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.80, 1,394.98 and 568.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.80, 1,394.98 and 568.80 is: 784.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.80 : 1,394.98 = 568.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.80/1,394.98 = 568.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.80x = 1,394.98 × 568.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.80x = 793,464.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,464.62/1,010.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.99

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