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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.18, 1,395.07 and 568.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.18, 1,395.07 and 568.97 is: 784.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.18 : 1,395.07 = 568.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.18/1,395.07 = 568.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.18x = 1,395.07 × 568.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.18x = 793,760.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,760.86/1,011.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.98

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