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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.70, 1,117.59 and 258.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.70, 1,117.59 and 258.16 is: 387.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.70 : 1,117.59 = 258.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.70/1,117.59 = 258.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.70x = 1,117.59 × 258.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.70x = 288,517.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,517.03/744.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.43

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