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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,279.99, 1,766.45 and 720.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,279.99, 1,766.45 and 720.64 is: 994.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,279.99 : 1,766.45 = 720.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,279.99/1,766.45 = 720.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,279.99x = 1,766.45 × 720.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,279.99x = 1,272,974.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,272,974.53/1,279.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.52

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