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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017.33, 1,403.99 and 569.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,017.33, 1,403.99 and 569.24 is: 785.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,017.33 : 1,403.99 = 569.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,017.33/1,403.99 = 569.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,017.33x = 1,403.99 × 569.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,017.33x = 799,212.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,212.20/1,017.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.60

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