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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.02, 1,398 and 570.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.02, 1,398 and 570.91 is: 787.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.02 : 1,398 = 570.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.02/1,398 = 570.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.02x = 1,398 × 570.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.02x = 798,132.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,132.18/1,013.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.87

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