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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.40, 1,030.20 and 762.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.40, 1,030.20 and 762.40 is: 1,030.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.40 : 1,030.20 = 762.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.40/1,030.20 = 762.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.40x = 1,030.20 × 762.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.40x = 785,424.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,424.48/762.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.20

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