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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.10, 1,396.60 and 569.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.10, 1,396.60 and 569.96 is: 786.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.10 : 1,396.60 = 569.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.10/1,396.60 = 569.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.10x = 1,396.60 × 569.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.10x = 796,006.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,006.14/1,012.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.49

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