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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.04, 1,397.93 and 570.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.04, 1,397.93 and 570.85 is: 787.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.04 : 1,397.93 = 570.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.04/1,397.93 = 570.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.04x = 1,397.93 × 570.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.04x = 798,001.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,001.99/1,013.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.73

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