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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.82, 1,399.07 and 548.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.82, 1,399.07 and 548.07 is: 756.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.82 : 1,399.07 = 548.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.82/1,399.07 = 548.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.82x = 1,399.07 × 548.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.82x = 766,788.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,788.29/1,013.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.34

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