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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.56, 1,399.64 and 665.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.56, 1,399.64 and 665.08 is: 918.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.56 : 1,399.64 = 665.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.56/1,399.64 = 665.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.56x = 1,399.64 × 665.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.56x = 930,872.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,872.57/1,013.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.42

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