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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.90, 1,397.76 and 570.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.90, 1,397.76 and 570.82 is: 787.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.90 : 1,397.76 = 570.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.90/1,397.76 = 570.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.90x = 1,397.76 × 570.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.90x = 797,869.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,869.36/1,012.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.71

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