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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.40, 1,074.40 and 766.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.40, 1,074.40 and 766.40 is: 1,074.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.40 : 1,074.40 = 766.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.40/1,074.40 = 766.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.40x = 1,074.40 × 766.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.40x = 823,420.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,420.16/766.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.40

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