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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.77, 1,399.35 and 594.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.77, 1,399.35 and 594.26 is: 820.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.77 : 1,399.35 = 594.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.77/1,399.35 = 594.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.77x = 1,399.35 × 594.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.77x = 831,578.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,578.21/1,013.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.28

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