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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.68, 1,398.76 and 594.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.68, 1,398.76 and 594.04 is: 819.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.68 : 1,398.76 = 594.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.68/1,398.76 = 594.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.68x = 1,398.76 × 594.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.68x = 830,919.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,919.39/1,013.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.71

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