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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.28, 1,399.16 and 620.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.28, 1,399.16 and 620.52 is: 856.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.28 : 1,399.16 = 620.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.28/1,399.16 = 620.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.28x = 1,399.16 × 620.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.28x = 868,206.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,206.76/1,013.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.83

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