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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.93, 1,399.22 and 571.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.93, 1,399.22 and 571.97 is: 789.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.93 : 1,399.22 = 571.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.93/1,399.22 = 571.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.93x = 1,399.22 × 571.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.93x = 800,302.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,302.01/1,013.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.31

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