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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.72, 1,117.22 and 257.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.72, 1,117.22 and 257.64 is: 386.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.72 : 1,117.22 = 257.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.72/1,117.22 = 257.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.72x = 1,117.22 × 257.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.72x = 287,839.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,839.27/744.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.51

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