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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012, 1,396.48 and 569.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012, 1,396.48 and 569.76 is: 786.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012 : 1,396.48 = 569.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012/1,396.48 = 569.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012x = 1,396.48 × 569.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012x = 795,658.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,658.44/1,012
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.22

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