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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.76, 1,433.48 and 573

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.76, 1,433.48 and 573 is: 790.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.76 : 1,433.48 = 573 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.76/1,433.48 = 573/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.76x = 1,433.48 × 573
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.76x = 821,384.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,384.04/1,038.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.74

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