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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.64, 1,476.96 and 720.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.64, 1,476.96 and 720.72 is: 994.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.64 : 1,476.96 = 720.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.64/1,476.96 = 720.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.64x = 1,476.96 × 720.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.64x = 1,064,474.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,064,474.61/1,070.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.24

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