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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.64, 1,432.08 and 722.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.64, 1,432.08 and 722.70 is: 997.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.64 : 1,432.08 = 722.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.64/1,432.08 = 722.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.64x = 1,432.08 × 722.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.64x = 1,034,964.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,034,964.22/1,037.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.42

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