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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.22, 1,398.18 and 571.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.22, 1,398.18 and 571.11 is: 788.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.22 : 1,398.18 = 571.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.22/1,398.18 = 571.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.22x = 1,398.18 × 571.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.22x = 798,514.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,514.58/1,013.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.10

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