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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.89, 1,403.36 and 574.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.89, 1,403.36 and 574.81 is: 793.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.89 : 1,403.36 = 574.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.89/1,403.36 = 574.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.89x = 1,403.36 × 574.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.89x = 806,665.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,665.36/1,016.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.27

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