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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.53, 1,398.99 and 620.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.53, 1,398.99 and 620.50 is: 856.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.53 : 1,398.99 = 620.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.53/1,398.99 = 620.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.53x = 1,398.99 × 620.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.53x = 868,073.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,073.30/1,013.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.49

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