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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.31, 1,398.34 and 571.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.31, 1,398.34 and 571.20 is: 788.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.31 : 1,398.34 = 571.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.31/1,398.34 = 571.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.31x = 1,398.34 × 571.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.31x = 798,727.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,727.28/1,013.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.24

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