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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.44, 1,426.26 and 724.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.44, 1,426.26 and 724.04 is: 998.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.44 : 1,426.26 = 724.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.44/1,426.26 = 724.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.44x = 1,426.26 × 724.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.44x = 1,032,669.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,032,669.29/1,034.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.29

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