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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,240.68, 1,712.22 and 716.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,240.68, 1,712.22 and 716.72 is: 989.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,240.68 : 1,712.22 = 716.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,240.68/1,712.22 = 716.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,240.68x = 1,712.22 × 716.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,240.68x = 1,227,182.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,227,182.32/1,240.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.12

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