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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746, 1,118.13 and 258.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746, 1,118.13 and 258.62 is: 387.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746 : 1,118.13 = 258.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746/1,118.13 = 258.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746x = 1,118.13 × 258.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746x = 289,170.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,170.78/746
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.63

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