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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,240.63, 1,712.06 and 688.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,240.63, 1,712.06 and 688.63 is: 950.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,240.63 : 1,712.06 = 688.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,240.63/1,712.06 = 688.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,240.63x = 1,712.06 × 688.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,240.63x = 1,178,969.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,178,969.04/1,240.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.30

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