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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.73, 1,384.08 and 721.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.73, 1,384.08 and 721.41 is: 996.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.73 : 1,384.08 = 721.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.73/1,384.08 = 721.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.73x = 1,384.08 × 721.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.73x = 998,489.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,489.15/1,001.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.76

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