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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.39, 1,398.71 and 620.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.39, 1,398.71 and 620.74 is: 856.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.39 : 1,398.71 = 620.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.39/1,398.71 = 620.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.39x = 1,398.71 × 620.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.39x = 868,225.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,225.15/1,013.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.76

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