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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.05, 1,394.90 and 568.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.05, 1,394.90 and 568.85 is: 784.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.05 : 1,394.90 = 568.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.05/1,394.90 = 568.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.05x = 1,394.90 × 568.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.05x = 793,486.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,486.02/1,011.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.82

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