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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.24, 1,398.25 and 571.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.24, 1,398.25 and 571.28 is: 788.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.24 : 1,398.25 = 571.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.24/1,398.25 = 571.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.24x = 1,398.25 × 571.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.24x = 798,792.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,792.26/1,013.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.35

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