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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.48, 1,428.69 and 722.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.48, 1,428.69 and 722.20 is: 995.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.48 : 1,428.69 = 722.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.48/1,428.69 = 722.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.48x = 1,428.69 × 722.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.48x = 1,031,799.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,031,799.92/1,036.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.48

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