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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.05, 1,395.21 and 568.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.05, 1,395.21 and 568.94 is: 785.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.05 : 1,395.21 = 568.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.05/1,395.21 = 568.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.05x = 1,395.21 × 568.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.05x = 793,783.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,783.80/1,011.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.11

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