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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.86, 1,399.10 and 565.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.86, 1,399.10 and 565.75 is: 780.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.86 : 1,399.10 = 565.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.86/1,399.10 = 565.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.86x = 1,399.10 × 565.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.86x = 791,535.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,535.06/1,013.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.71

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