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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.92, 1,399.07 and 571.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.92, 1,399.07 and 571.86 is: 789.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.92 : 1,399.07 = 571.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.92/1,399.07 = 571.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.92x = 1,399.07 × 571.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.92x = 800,073.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,073.60/1,013.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.09

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