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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.29, 1,395.56 and 569.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.29, 1,395.56 and 569.23 is: 785.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.29 : 1,395.56 = 569.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.29/1,395.56 = 569.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.29x = 1,395.56 × 569.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.29x = 794,392.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,392.55/1,011.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.53

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