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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.95, 1,117.62 and 258.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.95, 1,117.62 and 258.14 is: 387.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.95 : 1,117.62 = 258.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.95/1,117.62 = 258.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.95x = 1,117.62 × 258.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.95x = 288,496.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,496.84/744.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.27

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