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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.01, 1,441.43 and 712.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.01, 1,441.43 and 712.72 is: 984.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.01 : 1,441.43 = 712.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.01/1,441.43 = 712.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.01x = 1,441.43 × 712.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.01x = 1,027,335.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,027,335.99/1,044.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.03

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