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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.65, 1,395.87 and 569.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.65, 1,395.87 and 569.39 is: 785.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.65 : 1,395.87 = 569.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.65/1,395.87 = 569.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.65x = 1,395.87 × 569.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.65x = 794,794.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,794.42/1,011.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.64

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