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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.29, 1,396.94 and 570.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.29, 1,396.94 and 570.17 is: 786.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.29 : 1,396.94 = 570.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.29/1,396.94 = 570.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.29x = 1,396.94 × 570.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.29x = 796,483.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,483.44/1,012.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.81

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