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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.09, 1,116.14 and 257.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.09, 1,116.14 and 257.17 is: 385.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.09 : 1,116.14 = 257.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.09/1,116.14 = 257.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.09x = 1,116.14 × 257.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.09x = 287,037.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,037.72/744.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.76

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