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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.95, 1,396.37 and 569.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.95, 1,396.37 and 569.82 is: 786.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.95 : 1,396.37 = 569.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.95/1,396.37 = 569.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.95x = 1,396.37 × 569.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.95x = 795,679.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,679.55/1,011.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.28

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