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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.75, 1,397.59 and 564.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.75, 1,397.59 and 564.62 is: 779.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.75 : 1,397.59 = 564.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.75/1,397.59 = 564.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.75x = 1,397.59 × 564.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.75x = 789,097.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,097.45/1,012.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.17

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