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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.08, 1,398.38 and 620.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.08, 1,398.38 and 620.14 is: 855.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.08 : 1,398.38 = 620.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.08/1,398.38 = 620.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.08x = 1,398.38 × 620.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.08x = 867,191.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,191.37/1,013.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.99

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