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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.42, 1,395.82 and 569.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.42, 1,395.82 and 569.47 is: 785.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.42 : 1,395.82 = 569.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.42/1,395.82 = 569.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.42x = 1,395.82 × 569.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.42x = 794,877.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,877.62/1,011.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.90

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