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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.80, 1,028.50 and 710.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.80, 1,028.50 and 710.80 is: 1,028.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.80 : 1,028.50 = 710.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.80/1,028.50 = 710.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.80x = 1,028.50 × 710.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.80x = 731,057.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,057.80/710.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.50

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