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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.40, 1,005.80 and 717.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.40, 1,005.80 and 717.40 is: 1,005.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.40 : 1,005.80 = 717.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.40/1,005.80 = 717.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.40x = 1,005.80 × 717.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.40x = 721,560.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,560.92/717.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.80

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