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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.05, 1,116.12 and 257.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.05, 1,116.12 and 257.04 is: 385.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.05 : 1,116.12 = 257.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.05/1,116.12 = 257.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.05x = 1,116.12 × 257.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.05x = 286,881.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,881.90/744.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.57

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