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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.48, 1,398.44 and 571.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.48, 1,398.44 and 571.31 is: 788.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.48 : 1,398.44 = 571.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.48/1,398.44 = 571.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.48x = 1,398.44 × 571.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.48x = 798,932.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,932.91/1,013.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.31

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