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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.49, 1,120.25 and 259.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.49, 1,120.25 and 259.55 is: 389.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.49 : 1,120.25 = 259.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.49/1,120.25 = 259.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.49x = 1,120.25 × 259.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.49x = 290,760.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,760.89/746.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.50

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