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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,240.02, 1,711.12 and 708.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,240.02, 1,711.12 and 708.97 is: 978.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,240.02 : 1,711.12 = 708.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,240.02/1,711.12 = 708.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,240.02x = 1,711.12 × 708.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,240.02x = 1,213,132.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,213,132.75/1,240.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.32

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