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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,279.55, 1,765.64 and 720.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,279.55, 1,765.64 and 720.01 is: 993.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,279.55 : 1,765.64 = 720.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,279.55/1,765.64 = 720.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,279.55x = 1,765.64 × 720.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,279.55x = 1,271,277.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,271,277.56/1,279.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.53

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