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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,240.64, 1,711.96 and 716.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,240.64, 1,711.96 and 716.84 is: 989.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,240.64 : 1,711.96 = 716.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,240.64/1,711.96 = 716.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,240.64x = 1,711.96 × 716.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,240.64x = 1,227,201.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,227,201.41/1,240.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.17

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