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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.06, 1,395.20 and 568.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.06, 1,395.20 and 568.96 is: 785.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.06 : 1,395.20 = 568.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.06/1,395.20 = 568.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.06x = 1,395.20 × 568.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.06x = 793,810.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,810.93/1,011.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.13

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