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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,277.92, 1,763.42 and 718.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,277.92, 1,763.42 and 718.42 is: 991.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,277.92 : 1,763.42 = 718.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,277.92/1,763.42 = 718.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,277.92x = 1,763.42 × 718.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,277.92x = 1,266,876.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,266,876.20/1,277.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.36

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