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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.32, 1,399.04 and 640.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.32, 1,399.04 and 640.40 is: 884.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.32 : 1,399.04 = 640.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.32/1,399.04 = 640.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.32x = 1,399.04 × 640.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.32x = 895,945.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,945.22/1,013.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.17

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