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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.06, 1,395.18 and 568.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.06, 1,395.18 and 568.87 is: 784.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.06 : 1,395.18 = 568.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.06/1,395.18 = 568.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.06x = 1,395.18 × 568.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.06x = 793,676.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,676.05/1,011.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.99

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