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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.91, 1,118.84 and 259.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.91, 1,118.84 and 259.07 is: 388.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.91 : 1,118.84 = 259.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.91/1,118.84 = 259.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.91x = 1,118.84 × 259.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.91x = 289,856.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,856.58/745.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.59

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