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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.95, 1,395.20 and 568.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.95, 1,395.20 and 568.85 is: 785.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.95 : 1,395.20 = 568.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.95/1,395.20 = 568.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.95x = 1,395.20 × 568.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.95x = 793,653.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,653.97/1,010.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.06

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