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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.06, 1,396.50 and 569.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.06, 1,396.50 and 569.94 is: 786.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.06 : 1,396.50 = 569.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.06/1,396.50 = 569.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.06x = 1,396.50 × 569.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.06x = 795,921.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,921.21/1,012.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.44

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