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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.91, 1,399.19 and 548.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.91, 1,399.19 and 548.16 is: 756.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.91 : 1,399.19 = 548.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.91/1,399.19 = 548.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.91x = 1,399.19 × 548.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.91x = 766,975.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,975.09/1,013.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.46

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