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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.98, 1,399.29 and 548.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.98, 1,399.29 and 548.23 is: 756.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.98 : 1,399.29 = 548.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.98/1,399.29 = 548.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.98x = 1,399.29 × 548.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.98x = 767,128.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,128.97/1,013.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.55

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