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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.79, 1,399.03 and 571.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.79, 1,399.03 and 571.69 is: 788.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.79 : 1,399.03 = 571.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.79/1,399.03 = 571.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.79x = 1,399.03 × 571.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.79x = 799,813.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,813.53/1,013.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.94

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