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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.56, 1,397.31 and 570.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.56, 1,397.31 and 570.53 is: 787.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.56 : 1,397.31 = 570.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.56/1,397.31 = 570.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.56x = 1,397.31 × 570.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.56x = 797,212.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,212.19/1,012.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.33

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