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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.93, 1,397.83 and 570.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.93, 1,397.83 and 570.84 is: 787.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.93 : 1,397.83 = 570.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.93/1,397.83 = 570.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.93x = 1,397.83 × 570.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.93x = 797,937.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,937.28/1,012.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.75

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