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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,240.64, 1,712.19 and 716.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,240.64, 1,712.19 and 716.78 is: 989.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,240.64 : 1,712.19 = 716.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,240.64/1,712.19 = 716.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,240.64x = 1,712.19 × 716.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,240.64x = 1,227,263.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,227,263.55/1,240.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.22

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