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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.83, 1,118.88 and 259.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.83, 1,118.88 and 259.02 is: 388.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.83 : 1,118.88 = 259.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.83/1,118.88 = 259.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.83x = 1,118.88 × 259.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.83x = 289,812.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,812.30/745.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.58

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