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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.99, 1,403.36 and 574.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.99, 1,403.36 and 574.80 is: 793.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.99 : 1,403.36 = 574.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.99/1,403.36 = 574.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.99x = 1,403.36 × 574.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.99x = 806,645.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,645.35/1,016.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.17

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