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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.92, 1,397.80 and 570.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.92, 1,397.80 and 570.79 is: 787.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.92 : 1,397.80 = 570.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.92/1,397.80 = 570.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.92x = 1,397.80 × 570.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.92x = 797,847.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,847.41/1,012.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.67

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