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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.75, 1,440.40 and 571.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.75, 1,440.40 and 571.67 is: 788.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.75 : 1,440.40 = 571.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.75/1,440.40 = 571.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.75x = 1,440.40 × 571.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.75x = 823,423.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,423.41/1,043.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.91

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