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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,279.36, 1,765.50 and 720.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,279.36, 1,765.50 and 720.01 is: 993.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,279.36 : 1,765.50 = 720.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,279.36/1,765.50 = 720.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,279.36x = 1,765.50 × 720.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,279.36x = 1,271,167.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,271,167.23/1,279.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.60

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