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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.91, 1,394.96 and 568.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.91, 1,394.96 and 568.79 is: 784.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.91 : 1,394.96 = 568.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.91/1,394.96 = 568.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.91x = 1,394.96 × 568.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.91x = 793,434.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,434.71/1,010.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.87

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