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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.95, 1,117.11 and 258.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.95, 1,117.11 and 258.05 is: 386.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.95 : 1,117.11 = 258.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.95/1,117.11 = 258.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.95x = 1,117.11 × 258.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.95x = 288,270.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,270.24/744.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.97

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