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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.35, 1,399.06 and 698.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.35, 1,399.06 and 698.51 is: 964.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.35 : 1,399.06 = 698.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.35/1,399.06 = 698.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.35x = 1,399.06 × 698.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.35x = 977,257.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,257.40/1,013.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.38

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