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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017.76, 1,404.53 and 575.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,017.76, 1,404.53 and 575.66 is: 794.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,017.76 : 1,404.53 = 575.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,017.76/1,404.53 = 575.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,017.76x = 1,404.53 × 575.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,017.76x = 808,531.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,531.74/1,017.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.42

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