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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.70, 1,058.40 and 734.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.70, 1,058.40 and 734.70 is: 1,058.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.70 : 1,058.40 = 734.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.70/1,058.40 = 734.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.70x = 1,058.40 × 734.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.70x = 777,606.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,606.48/734.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.40

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