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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.40, 1,047.80 and 747.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.40, 1,047.80 and 747.40 is: 1,047.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.40 : 1,047.80 = 747.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.40/1,047.80 = 747.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.40x = 1,047.80 × 747.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.40x = 783,125.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,125.72/747.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.80

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