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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,276.01, 1,760.97 and 716.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,276.01, 1,760.97 and 716.51 is: 988.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,276.01 : 1,760.97 = 716.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,276.01/1,760.97 = 716.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,276.01x = 1,760.97 × 716.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,276.01x = 1,261,750.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,261,750.76/1,276.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.83

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