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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.86, 1,395.07 and 568.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.86, 1,395.07 and 568.87 is: 785.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.86 : 1,395.07 = 568.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.86/1,395.07 = 568.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.86x = 1,395.07 × 568.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.86x = 793,613.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,613.47/1,010.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.09

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