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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.66, 1,117.09 and 257.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.66, 1,117.09 and 257.65 is: 386.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.66 : 1,117.09 = 257.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.66/1,117.09 = 257.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.66x = 1,117.09 × 257.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.66x = 287,815.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,815.77/744.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.51

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