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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.55, 1,117.01 and 257.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.55, 1,117.01 and 257.61 is: 386.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.55 : 1,117.01 = 257.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.55/1,117.01 = 257.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.55x = 1,117.01 × 257.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.55x = 287,752.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,752.95/744.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.48

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