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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.96, 1,396.38 and 569.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.96, 1,396.38 and 569.85 is: 786.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.96 : 1,396.38 = 569.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.96/1,396.38 = 569.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.96x = 1,396.38 × 569.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.96x = 795,727.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,727.14/1,011.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.32

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