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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.94, 1,395.21 and 568.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.94, 1,395.21 and 568.95 is: 785.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.94 : 1,395.21 = 568.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.94/1,395.21 = 568.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.94x = 1,395.21 × 568.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.94x = 793,804.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,804.73/1,010.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.21

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