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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.49, 1,118.75 and 258.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.49, 1,118.75 and 258.55 is: 388.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.49 : 1,118.75 = 258.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.49/1,118.75 = 258.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.49x = 1,118.75 × 258.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.49x = 289,248.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,248.72/745.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.00

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