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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,276.71, 1,761.94 and 717.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,276.71, 1,761.94 and 717.21 is: 989.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,276.71 : 1,761.94 = 717.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,276.71/1,761.94 = 717.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,276.71x = 1,761.94 × 717.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,276.71x = 1,263,680.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,263,680.99/1,276.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.79

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