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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.96, 1,117.90 and 258.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.96, 1,117.90 and 258.36 is: 387.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.96 : 1,117.90 = 258.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.96/1,117.90 = 258.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.96x = 1,117.90 × 258.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.96x = 288,815.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,815.32/744.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.69

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