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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.71, 1,118.75 and 258.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.71, 1,118.75 and 258.77 is: 388.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.71 : 1,118.75 = 258.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.71/1,118.75 = 258.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.71x = 1,118.75 × 258.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.71x = 289,498.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,498.94/745.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.22

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