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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746, 1,118.85 and 259.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746, 1,118.85 and 259.07 is: 388.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746 : 1,118.85 = 259.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746/1,118.85 = 259.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746x = 1,118.85 × 259.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746x = 289,860.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,860.47/746
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.55

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