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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.73, 1,399.08 and 571.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.73, 1,399.08 and 571.77 is: 789.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.73 : 1,399.08 = 571.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.73/1,399.08 = 571.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.73x = 1,399.08 × 571.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.73x = 799,951.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,951.97/1,013.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.12

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