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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.89, 1,760.78 and 716.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.89, 1,760.78 and 716.47 is: 988.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.89 : 1,760.78 = 716.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.89/1,760.78 = 716.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.89x = 1,760.78 × 716.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.89x = 1,261,543.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,261,543.44/1,275.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.76

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