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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.40, 1,010.60 and 723.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.40, 1,010.60 and 723.40 is: 1,010.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.40 : 1,010.60 = 723.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.40/1,010.60 = 723.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.40x = 1,010.60 × 723.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.40x = 731,068.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,068.04/723.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.60

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