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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.72, 1,396.11 and 569.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.72, 1,396.11 and 569.67 is: 786.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.72 : 1,396.11 = 569.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.72/1,396.11 = 569.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.72x = 1,396.11 × 569.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.72x = 795,321.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,321.98/1,011.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.11

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