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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.90, 1,403.22 and 574.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.90, 1,403.22 and 574.72 is: 793.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.90 : 1,403.22 = 574.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.90/1,403.22 = 574.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.90x = 1,403.22 × 574.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.90x = 806,458.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,458.60/1,016.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.06

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