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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.02, 1,397.97 and 640.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.02, 1,397.97 and 640.66 is: 884.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.02 : 1,397.97 = 640.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.02/1,397.97 = 640.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.02x = 1,397.97 × 640.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.02x = 895,623.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,623.46/1,013.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.11

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