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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,276.01, 1,760.98 and 716.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,276.01, 1,760.98 and 716.53 is: 988.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,276.01 : 1,760.98 = 716.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,276.01/1,760.98 = 716.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,276.01x = 1,760.98 × 716.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,276.01x = 1,261,788.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,261,788.81/1,276.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.86

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