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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.96, 1,119.08 and 259.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.96, 1,119.08 and 259.15 is: 388.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.96 : 1,119.08 = 259.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.96/1,119.08 = 259.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.96x = 1,119.08 × 259.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.96x = 290,009.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,009.58/745.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.77

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