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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.96, 1,394.73 and 568.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.96, 1,394.73 and 568.76 is: 784.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.96 : 1,394.73 = 568.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.96/1,394.73 = 568.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.96x = 1,394.73 × 568.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.96x = 793,266.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,266.63/1,010.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.67

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