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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,279.85, 1,766.04 and 720.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,279.85, 1,766.04 and 720.25 is: 993.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,279.85 : 1,766.04 = 720.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,279.85/1,766.04 = 720.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,279.85x = 1,766.04 × 720.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,279.85x = 1,271,990.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,271,990.31/1,279.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.86

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