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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,236.76, 1,706.65 and 712.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,236.76, 1,706.65 and 712.75 is: 983.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,236.76 : 1,706.65 = 712.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,236.76/1,706.65 = 712.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,236.76x = 1,706.65 × 712.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,236.76x = 1,216,414.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,216,414.79/1,236.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.55

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