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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.95, 1,397.97 and 570.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.95, 1,397.97 and 570.96 is: 787.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.95 : 1,397.97 = 570.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.95/1,397.97 = 570.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.95x = 1,397.97 × 570.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.95x = 798,184.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,184.95/1,012.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.98

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