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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.99, 1,402.06 and 573.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.99, 1,402.06 and 573.88 is: 791.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.99 : 1,402.06 = 573.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.99/1,402.06 = 573.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.99x = 1,402.06 × 573.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.99x = 804,607.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,607.18/1,015.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.95

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