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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,277.29, 1,762.64 and 717.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,277.29, 1,762.64 and 717.75 is: 990.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,277.29 : 1,762.64 = 717.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,277.29/1,762.64 = 717.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,277.29x = 1,762.64 × 717.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,277.29x = 1,265,133.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,265,133.96/1,277.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.48

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