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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.43, 1,398.57 and 571.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.43, 1,398.57 and 571.35 is: 788.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.43 : 1,398.57 = 571.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.43/1,398.57 = 571.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.43x = 1,398.57 × 571.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.43x = 799,072.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,072.97/1,013.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.48

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