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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.96, 1,476.97 and 722.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.96, 1,476.97 and 722.12 is: 995.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.96 : 1,476.97 = 722.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.96/1,476.97 = 722.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.96x = 1,476.97 × 722.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.96x = 1,066,540.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,066,540.39/1,070.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.88

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