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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.08, 1,397.98 and 599

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.08, 1,397.98 and 599 is: 826.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.08 : 1,397.98 = 599 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.08/1,397.98 = 599/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.08x = 1,397.98 × 599
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.08x = 837,390.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,390.02/1,013.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.58

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