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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.62, 1,119.94 and 259.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.62, 1,119.94 and 259.68 is: 389.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.62 : 1,119.94 = 259.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.62/1,119.94 = 259.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.62x = 1,119.94 × 259.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.62x = 290,826.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,826.02/746.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.52

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