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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.58, 1,398.60 and 620.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.58, 1,398.60 and 620.60 is: 856.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.58 : 1,398.60 = 620.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.58/1,398.60 = 620.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.58x = 1,398.60 × 620.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.58x = 867,964.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,964.17/1,013.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.34

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