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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.95, 1,399.88 and 682.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.95, 1,399.88 and 682.66 is: 942.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.95 : 1,399.88 = 682.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.95/1,399.88 = 682.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.95x = 1,399.88 × 682.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.95x = 955,642.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,642.08/1,013.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.49

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