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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.60, 1,040.40 and 741.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.60, 1,040.40 and 741.60 is: 1,040.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.60 : 1,040.40 = 741.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.60/1,040.40 = 741.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.60x = 1,040.40 × 741.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.60x = 771,560.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,560.64/741.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.40

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