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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.81, 1,118.87 and 258.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.81, 1,118.87 and 258.80 is: 388.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.81 : 1,118.87 = 258.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.81/1,118.87 = 258.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.81x = 1,118.87 × 258.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.81x = 289,563.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,563.56/745.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.25

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