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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.26, 1,398.26 and 565.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.26, 1,398.26 and 565.11 is: 779.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.26 : 1,398.26 = 565.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.26/1,398.26 = 565.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.26x = 1,398.26 × 565.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.26x = 790,163.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,163.84/1,013.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.82

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