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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.84, 1,384.43 and 722.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.84, 1,384.43 and 722.93 is: 999.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.84 : 1,384.43 = 722.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.84/1,384.43 = 722.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.84x = 1,384.43 × 722.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.84x = 1,000,835.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,000,835.44/1,001.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.00

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