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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017.61, 1,404.24 and 575.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,017.61, 1,404.24 and 575.65 is: 794.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,017.61 : 1,404.24 = 575.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,017.61/1,404.24 = 575.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,017.61x = 1,404.24 × 575.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,017.61x = 808,350.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,350.76/1,017.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.36

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