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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.41, 1,398.54 and 571.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.41, 1,398.54 and 571.35 is: 788.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.41 : 1,398.54 = 571.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.41/1,398.54 = 571.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.41x = 1,398.54 × 571.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.41x = 799,061.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,061.61/1,013.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.49

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