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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.74, 1,399.02 and 571.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.74, 1,399.02 and 571.78 is: 789.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.74 : 1,399.02 = 571.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.74/1,399.02 = 571.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.74x = 1,399.02 × 571.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.74x = 799,931.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,931.66/1,013.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.09

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