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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.06, 1,397.88 and 570.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.06, 1,397.88 and 570.94 is: 787.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.06 : 1,397.88 = 570.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.06/1,397.88 = 570.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.06x = 1,397.88 × 570.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.06x = 798,105.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,105.61/1,013.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.82

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