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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.08, 1,397.97 and 593.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.08, 1,397.97 and 593.37 is: 818.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.08 : 1,397.97 = 593.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.08/1,397.97 = 593.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.08x = 1,397.97 × 593.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.08x = 829,513.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,513.46/1,013.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.80

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