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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.58, 1,430.07 and 721.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.58, 1,430.07 and 721.76 is: 995.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.58 : 1,430.07 = 721.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.58/1,430.07 = 721.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.58x = 1,430.07 × 721.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.58x = 1,032,167.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,032,167.32/1,036.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.74

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