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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.25, 1,398.30 and 620.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.25, 1,398.30 and 620.22 is: 855.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.25 : 1,398.30 = 620.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.25/1,398.30 = 620.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.25x = 1,398.30 × 620.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.25x = 867,253.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,253.63/1,013.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.91

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