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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.46, 1,398.66 and 620.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.46, 1,398.66 and 620.46 is: 856.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.46 : 1,398.66 = 620.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.46/1,398.66 = 620.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.46x = 1,398.66 × 620.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.46x = 867,812.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,812.58/1,013.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.29

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