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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,020.99, 1,408.96 and 726.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,020.99, 1,408.96 and 726.76 is: 1,002.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,020.99 : 1,408.96 = 726.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,020.99/1,408.96 = 726.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,020.99x = 1,408.96 × 726.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,020.99x = 1,023,975.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,023,975.77/1,020.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.92

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