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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.76, 1,398.15 and 682.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.76, 1,398.15 and 682.05 is: 940.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.76 : 1,398.15 = 682.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.76/1,398.15 = 682.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.76x = 1,398.15 × 682.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.76x = 953,608.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,608.21/1,013.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.66

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