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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,277.28, 1,762.61 and 717.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,277.28, 1,762.61 and 717.77 is: 990.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,277.28 : 1,762.61 = 717.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,277.28/1,762.61 = 717.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,277.28x = 1,762.61 × 717.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,277.28x = 1,265,149.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,265,149.40/1,277.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.50

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