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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.24, 1,383.78 and 724.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.24, 1,383.78 and 724.60 is: 999.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.24 : 1,383.78 = 724.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.24/1,383.78 = 724.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.24x = 1,383.78 × 724.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.24x = 1,002,686.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,002,686.99/1,003.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.45

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