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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.75, 1,433.49 and 573.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.75, 1,433.49 and 573.03 is: 790.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.75 : 1,433.49 = 573.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.75/1,433.49 = 573.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.75x = 1,433.49 × 573.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.75x = 821,432.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,432.77/1,038.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.79

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