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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,025.96, 1,415.84 and 571.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,025.96, 1,415.84 and 571.73 is: 788.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,025.96 : 1,415.84 = 571.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,025.96/1,415.84 = 571.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,025.96x = 1,415.84 × 571.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,025.96x = 809,468.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,468.27/1,025.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.99

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