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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,240.62, 1,712.38 and 716.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,240.62, 1,712.38 and 716.96 is: 989.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,240.62 : 1,712.38 = 716.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,240.62/1,712.38 = 716.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,240.62x = 1,712.38 × 716.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,240.62x = 1,227,707.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,227,707.96/1,240.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.59

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