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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.84, 1,117.24 and 257.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.84, 1,117.24 and 257.92 is: 386.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.84 : 1,117.24 = 257.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.84/1,117.24 = 257.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.84x = 1,117.24 × 257.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.84x = 288,158.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,158.54/744.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.87

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