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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.70, 1,118.88 and 259.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.70, 1,118.88 and 259.10 is: 388.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.70 : 1,118.88 = 259.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.70/1,118.88 = 259.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.70x = 1,118.88 × 259.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.70x = 289,901.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,901.81/745.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.76

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