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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.51, 1,398.64 and 547.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.51, 1,398.64 and 547.76 is: 755.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.51 : 1,398.64 = 547.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.51/1,398.64 = 547.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.51x = 1,398.64 × 547.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.51x = 766,117.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,117.98/1,013.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.91

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