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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.70, 1,116.69 and 257.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.70, 1,116.69 and 257.62 is: 386.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.70 : 1,116.69 = 257.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.70/1,116.69 = 257.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.70x = 1,116.69 × 257.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.70x = 287,681.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,681.68/744.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.31

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