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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744, 1,115.87 and 257.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744, 1,115.87 and 257.06 is: 385.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744 : 1,115.87 = 257.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744/1,115.87 = 257.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744x = 1,115.87 × 257.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744x = 286,838.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,838.68/744
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.54

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