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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.82, 1,394.93 and 568.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.82, 1,394.93 and 568.73 is: 784.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.82 : 1,394.93 = 568.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.82/1,394.93 = 568.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.82x = 1,394.93 × 568.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.82x = 793,328.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,328.72/1,010.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.84

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