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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.88, 1,398.94 and 620.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.88, 1,398.94 and 620.20 is: 855.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.88 : 1,398.94 = 620.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.88/1,398.94 = 620.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.88x = 1,398.94 × 620.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.88x = 867,622.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,622.59/1,013.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.74

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