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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.40, 1,035.90 and 716.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.40, 1,035.90 and 716.40 is: 1,035.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.40 : 1,035.90 = 716.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.40/1,035.90 = 716.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.40x = 1,035.90 × 716.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.40x = 742,118.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,118.76/716.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.90

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