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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.34, 1,398.33 and 620.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.34, 1,398.33 and 620.31 is: 855.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.34 : 1,398.33 = 620.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.34/1,398.33 = 620.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.34x = 1,398.33 × 620.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.34x = 867,398.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,398.08/1,013.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.98

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