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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.25, 1,398.65 and 599.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.25, 1,398.65 and 599.25 is: 827.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.25 : 1,398.65 = 599.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.25/1,398.65 = 599.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.25x = 1,398.65 × 599.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.25x = 838,141.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,141.01/1,013.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.18

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