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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.40, 1,007.20 and 718.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.40, 1,007.20 and 718.40 is: 1,007.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.40 : 1,007.20 = 718.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.40/1,007.20 = 718.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.40x = 1,007.20 × 718.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.40x = 723,572.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,572.48/718.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.20

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