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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.77, 1,768.85 and 722.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.77, 1,768.85 and 722.25 is: 996.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.77 : 1,768.85 = 722.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.77/1,768.85 = 722.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.77x = 1,768.85 × 722.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.77x = 1,277,553.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,277,553.72/1,281.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.71

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