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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.04, 1,423.36 and 720.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.04, 1,423.36 and 720.64 is: 994.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.04 : 1,423.36 = 720.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.04/1,423.36 = 720.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.04x = 1,423.36 × 720.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.04x = 1,025,730.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,025,730.15/1,031.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.85

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