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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.70, 1,399.02 and 698.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.70, 1,399.02 and 698.86 is: 964.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.70 : 1,399.02 = 698.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.70/1,399.02 = 698.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.70x = 1,399.02 × 698.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.70x = 977,722.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,722.18/1,013.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.51

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