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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.17, 1,398.11 and 571.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.17, 1,398.11 and 571.11 is: 788.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.17 : 1,398.11 = 571.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.17/1,398.11 = 571.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.17x = 1,398.11 × 571.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.17x = 798,474.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,474.60/1,013.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.10

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