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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.16, 1,117.72 and 258.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.16, 1,117.72 and 258.20 is: 387.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.16 : 1,117.72 = 258.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.16/1,117.72 = 258.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.16x = 1,117.72 × 258.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.16x = 288,595.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,595.30/745.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.29

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