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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.36, 1,398.52 and 571.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.36, 1,398.52 and 571.37 is: 788.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.36 : 1,398.52 = 571.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.36/1,398.52 = 571.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.36x = 1,398.52 × 571.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.36x = 799,072.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,072.37/1,013.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.54

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