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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.96, 1,397.87 and 564.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.96, 1,397.87 and 564.85 is: 779.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.96 : 1,397.87 = 564.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.96/1,397.87 = 564.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.96x = 1,397.87 × 564.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.96x = 789,586.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,586.87/1,012.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.48

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