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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.20, 1,398.63 and 664

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.20, 1,398.63 and 664 is: 916.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.20 : 1,398.63 = 664 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.20/1,398.63 = 664/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.20x = 1,398.63 × 664
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.20x = 928,690.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,690.32/1,013.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.59

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