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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,276.03, 1,760.82 and 716.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,276.03, 1,760.82 and 716.32 is: 988.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,276.03 : 1,760.82 = 716.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,276.03/1,760.82 = 716.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,276.03x = 1,760.82 × 716.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,276.03x = 1,261,314.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,261,314.13/1,276.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.47

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