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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,240.42, 1,711.76 and 716.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,240.42, 1,711.76 and 716.44 is: 988.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,240.42 : 1,711.76 = 716.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,240.42/1,711.76 = 716.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,240.42x = 1,711.76 × 716.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,240.42x = 1,226,373.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,226,373.33/1,240.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.68

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