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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.52, 1,395.92 and 569.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.52, 1,395.92 and 569.44 is: 785.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.52 : 1,395.92 = 569.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.52/1,395.92 = 569.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.52x = 1,395.92 × 569.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.52x = 794,892.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,892.68/1,011.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.84

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