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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.02, 1,398.19 and 620.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.02, 1,398.19 and 620.30 is: 856.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.02 : 1,398.19 = 620.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.02/1,398.19 = 620.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.02x = 1,398.19 × 620.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.02x = 867,297.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,297.26/1,013.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.15

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