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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.86, 1,399.13 and 548.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.86, 1,399.13 and 548.11 is: 756.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.86 : 1,399.13 = 548.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.86/1,399.13 = 548.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.86x = 1,399.13 × 548.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.86x = 766,877.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,877.14/1,013.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.39

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