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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.99, 1,117.14 and 258.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.99, 1,117.14 and 258.09 is: 387.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.99 : 1,117.14 = 258.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.99/1,117.14 = 258.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.99x = 1,117.14 × 258.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.99x = 288,322.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,322.66/744.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.02

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