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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.57, 1,396.08 and 569.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.57, 1,396.08 and 569.55 is: 786.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.57 : 1,396.08 = 569.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.57/1,396.08 = 569.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.57x = 1,396.08 × 569.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.57x = 795,137.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,137.36/1,011.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.04

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