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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.44, 1,399.79 and 572.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.44, 1,399.79 and 572.25 is: 789.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.44 : 1,399.79 = 572.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.44/1,399.79 = 572.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.44x = 1,399.79 × 572.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.44x = 801,026.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,026.97/1,014.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.63

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