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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.03, 1,396.58 and 569.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.03, 1,396.58 and 569.93 is: 786.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.03 : 1,396.58 = 569.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.03/1,396.58 = 569.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.03x = 1,396.58 × 569.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.03x = 795,957.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,957.76/1,012.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.50

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