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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.21, 1,398.24 and 571.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.21, 1,398.24 and 571.12 is: 788.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.21 : 1,398.24 = 571.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.21/1,398.24 = 571.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.21x = 1,398.24 × 571.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.21x = 798,559.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,559.97/1,013.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.15

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