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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.58, 1,120.02 and 259.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.58, 1,120.02 and 259.50 is: 389.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.58 : 1,120.02 = 259.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.58/1,120.02 = 259.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.58x = 1,120.02 × 259.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.58x = 290,645.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,645.19/746.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.30

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