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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.93, 1,396.47 and 569.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.93, 1,396.47 and 569.80 is: 786.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.93 : 1,396.47 = 569.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.93/1,396.47 = 569.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.93x = 1,396.47 × 569.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.93x = 795,708.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,708.61/1,011.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.33

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