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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.16, 1,398.17 and 593.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.16, 1,398.17 and 593.75 is: 819.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.16 : 1,398.17 = 593.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.16/1,398.17 = 593.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.16x = 1,398.17 × 593.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.16x = 830,163.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,163.44/1,013.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.38

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