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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017.75, 1,404.35 and 575.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,017.75, 1,404.35 and 575.64 is: 794.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,017.75 : 1,404.35 = 575.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,017.75/1,404.35 = 575.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,017.75x = 1,404.35 × 575.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,017.75x = 808,401.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,401.65/1,017.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.30

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