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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033, 1,426.26 and 721.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033, 1,426.26 and 721.96 is: 996.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033 : 1,426.26 = 721.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033/1,426.26 = 721.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033x = 1,426.26 × 721.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033x = 1,029,702.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,029,702.67/1,033
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.81

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