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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.10, 1,385.82 and 724.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.10, 1,385.82 and 724.20 is: 999.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.10 : 1,385.82 = 724.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.10/1,385.82 = 724.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.10x = 1,385.82 × 724.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.10x = 1,003,610.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,003,610.84/1,004.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.51

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