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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.87, 1,396.37 and 569.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.87, 1,396.37 and 569.77 is: 786.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.87 : 1,396.37 = 569.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.87/1,396.37 = 569.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.87x = 1,396.37 × 569.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.87x = 795,609.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,609.73/1,011.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.28

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