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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.04, 1,382.22 and 722.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.04, 1,382.22 and 722.78 is: 996.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.04 : 1,382.22 = 722.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.04/1,382.22 = 722.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.04x = 1,382.22 × 722.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.04x = 999,040.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,040.97/1,003.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.01

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