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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.04, 1,395.21 and 568.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.04, 1,395.21 and 568.93 is: 785.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.04 : 1,395.21 = 568.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.04/1,395.21 = 568.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.04x = 1,395.21 × 568.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.04x = 793,776.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,776.83/1,011.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.11

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