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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,280.01, 1,765.96 and 720.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,280.01, 1,765.96 and 720.39 is: 993.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,280.01 : 1,765.96 = 720.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,280.01/1,765.96 = 720.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,280.01x = 1,765.96 × 720.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,280.01x = 1,272,179.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,272,179.92/1,280.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.88

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