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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,284.79, 1,772.93 and 717.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,284.79, 1,772.93 and 717.62 is: 990.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,284.79 : 1,772.93 = 717.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,284.79/1,772.93 = 717.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,284.79x = 1,772.93 × 717.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,284.79x = 1,272,282.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,272,282.01/1,284.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.26

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