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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,240.35, 1,711.58 and 716.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,240.35, 1,711.58 and 716.28 is: 988.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,240.35 : 1,711.58 = 716.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,240.35/1,711.58 = 716.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,240.35x = 1,711.58 × 716.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,240.35x = 1,225,964.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,225,964.55/1,240.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.41

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