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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.98, 1,398.98 and 620.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.98, 1,398.98 and 620.60 is: 856.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.98 : 1,398.98 = 620.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.98/1,398.98 = 620.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.98x = 1,398.98 × 620.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.98x = 868,206.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,206.99/1,013.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.24

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