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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,276.45, 1,761.56 and 716.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,276.45, 1,761.56 and 716.91 is: 989.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,276.45 : 1,761.56 = 716.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,276.45/1,761.56 = 716.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,276.45x = 1,761.56 × 716.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,276.45x = 1,262,879.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,262,879.98/1,276.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.37

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