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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.84, 1,397.81 and 570.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.84, 1,397.81 and 570.79 is: 787.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.84 : 1,397.81 = 570.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.84/1,397.81 = 570.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.84x = 1,397.81 × 570.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.84x = 797,855.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,855.97/1,012.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.74

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