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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.64, 1,760.34 and 723.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.64, 1,760.34 and 723.64 is: 998.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.64 : 1,760.34 = 723.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.64/1,760.34 = 723.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.64x = 1,760.34 × 723.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.64x = 1,273,852.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,273,852.44/1,275.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.60

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