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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.56, 1,398.26 and 664.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.56, 1,398.26 and 664.36 is: 916.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.56 : 1,398.26 = 664.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.56/1,398.26 = 664.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.56x = 1,398.26 × 664.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.56x = 928,948.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,948.01/1,013.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.52

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