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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.88, 1,760.71 and 723.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.88, 1,760.71 and 723.88 is: 998.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.88 : 1,760.71 = 723.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.88/1,760.71 = 723.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.88x = 1,760.71 × 723.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.88x = 1,274,533.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,274,533.95/1,275.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.95

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