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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.76, 1,520.06 and 396.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.76, 1,520.06 and 396.75 is: 594.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.76 : 1,520.06 = 396.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.76/1,520.06 = 396.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.76x = 1,520.06 × 396.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.76x = 603,081.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,081.82/1,013.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.90

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