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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.97, 1,395.15 and 556.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.97, 1,395.15 and 556.74 is: 768.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.97 : 1,395.15 = 556.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.97/1,395.15 = 556.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.97x = 1,395.15 × 556.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.97x = 776,736.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,736.85/1,010.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.31

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