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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.76, 1,398.61 and 571.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.76, 1,398.61 and 571.65 is: 788.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.76 : 1,398.61 = 571.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.76/1,398.61 = 571.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.76x = 1,398.61 × 571.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.76x = 799,515.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,515.41/1,013.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.66

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