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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.03, 1,397.87 and 570.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.03, 1,397.87 and 570.92 is: 787.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.03 : 1,397.87 = 570.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.03/1,397.87 = 570.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.03x = 1,397.87 × 570.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.03x = 798,062.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,062.10/1,013.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.80

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