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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.70, 1,396.09 and 569.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.70, 1,396.09 and 569.58 is: 785.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.70 : 1,396.09 = 569.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.70/1,396.09 = 569.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.70x = 1,396.09 × 569.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.70x = 795,184.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,184.94/1,011.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.99

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