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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.10, 1,398.08 and 571

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.10, 1,398.08 and 571 is: 787.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.10 : 1,398.08 = 571 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.10/1,398.08 = 571/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.10x = 1,398.08 × 571
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.10x = 798,303.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,303.68/1,013.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.98

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