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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.44, 1,395.78 and 569.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.44, 1,395.78 and 569.38 is: 785.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.44 : 1,395.78 = 569.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.44/1,395.78 = 569.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.44x = 1,395.78 × 569.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.44x = 794,729.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,729.22/1,011.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.74

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