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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.78, 1,117.02 and 251.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.78, 1,117.02 and 251.14 is: 376.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.78 : 1,117.02 = 251.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.78/1,117.02 = 251.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.78x = 1,117.02 × 251.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.78x = 280,522.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,522.50/744.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.65

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