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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,236.96, 1,706.76 and 713.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,236.96, 1,706.76 and 713.16 is: 984.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,236.96 : 1,706.76 = 713.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,236.96/1,706.76 = 713.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,236.96x = 1,706.76 × 713.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,236.96x = 1,217,192.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,217,192.96/1,236.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.02

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