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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.73, 1,117.29 and 257.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.73, 1,117.29 and 257.82 is: 386.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.73 : 1,117.29 = 257.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.73/1,117.29 = 257.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.73x = 1,117.29 × 257.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.73x = 288,056.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,056.48/744.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.79

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