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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.76, 1,709.73 and 714.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.76, 1,709.73 and 714.80 is: 986.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.76 : 1,709.73 = 714.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.76/1,709.73 = 714.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.76x = 1,709.73 × 714.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.76x = 1,222,119.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,222,119.28/1,238.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.57

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