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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.24, 1,398.36 and 571.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.24, 1,398.36 and 571.16 is: 788.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.24 : 1,398.36 = 571.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.24/1,398.36 = 571.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.24x = 1,398.36 × 571.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.24x = 798,680.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,680.31/1,013.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.25

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