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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,240.30, 1,711.79 and 716.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,240.30, 1,711.79 and 716.32 is: 988.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,240.30 : 1,711.79 = 716.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,240.30/1,711.79 = 716.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,240.30x = 1,711.79 × 716.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,240.30x = 1,226,189.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,226,189.41/1,240.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.62

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