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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.14, 1,399.13 and 699.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.14, 1,399.13 and 699.21 is: 965.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.14 : 1,399.13 = 699.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.14/1,399.13 = 699.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.14x = 1,399.13 × 699.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.14x = 978,275.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,275.20/1,013.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.59

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