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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.70, 1,398.80 and 571.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.70, 1,398.80 and 571.52 is: 788.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.70 : 1,398.80 = 571.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.70/1,398.80 = 571.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.70x = 1,398.80 × 571.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.70x = 799,432.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,432.32/1,013.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.63

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