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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278.29, 1,764.06 and 718.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278.29, 1,764.06 and 718.80 is: 991.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278.29 : 1,764.06 = 718.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278.29/1,764.06 = 718.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278.29x = 1,764.06 × 718.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278.29x = 1,268,006.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,268,006.33/1,278.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.96

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