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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.28, 1,395.44 and 569.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.28, 1,395.44 and 569.16 is: 785.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.28 : 1,395.44 = 569.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.28/1,395.44 = 569.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.28x = 1,395.44 × 569.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.28x = 794,228.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,228.63/1,011.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.37

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