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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,280.29, 1,766.80 and 720.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,280.29, 1,766.80 and 720.75 is: 994.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,280.29 : 1,766.80 = 720.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,280.29/1,766.80 = 720.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,280.29x = 1,766.80 × 720.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,280.29x = 1,273,414.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,273,414.63/1,280.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.63

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