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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.69, 1,756.29 and 713.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.69, 1,756.29 and 713.22 is: 984.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.69 : 1,756.29 = 713.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.69/1,756.29 = 713.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.69x = 1,756.29 × 713.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.69x = 1,252,621.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,252,621.15/1,272.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.23

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