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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.80, 1,040.40 and 752.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.80, 1,040.40 and 752.80 is: 1,040.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.80 : 1,040.40 = 752.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.80/1,040.40 = 752.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.80x = 1,040.40 × 752.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.80x = 783,213.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,213.12/752.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.40

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