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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.80, 1,002.20 and 713.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.80, 1,002.20 and 713.80 is: 1,002.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.80 : 1,002.20 = 713.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.80/1,002.20 = 713.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.80x = 1,002.20 × 713.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.80x = 715,370.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,370.36/713.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.20

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