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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012, 1,396.57 and 569.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012, 1,396.57 and 569.88 is: 786.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012 : 1,396.57 = 569.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012/1,396.57 = 569.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012x = 1,396.57 × 569.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012x = 795,877.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,877.31/1,012
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.44

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