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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.85, 1,118.98 and 258.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.85, 1,118.98 and 258.94 is: 388.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.85 : 1,118.98 = 258.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.85/1,118.98 = 258.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.85x = 1,118.98 × 258.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.85x = 289,750.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,750.40/745.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.48

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