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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.26, 1,430.21 and 722.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.26, 1,430.21 and 722.96 is: 995.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.26 : 1,430.21 = 722.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.26/1,430.21 = 722.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.26x = 1,430.21 × 722.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.26x = 1,033,986.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,033,986.61/1,038.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.89

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