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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.31, 1,396.97 and 570.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.31, 1,396.97 and 570.29 is: 786.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.31 : 1,396.97 = 570.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.31/1,396.97 = 570.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.31x = 1,396.97 × 570.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.31x = 796,668.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,668.19/1,012.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.98

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