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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.80, 1,396.29 and 569.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.80, 1,396.29 and 569.70 is: 786.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.80 : 1,396.29 = 569.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.80/1,396.29 = 569.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.80x = 1,396.29 × 569.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.80x = 795,466.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,466.41/1,011.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.19

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