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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.68, 1,119.84 and 259.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.68, 1,119.84 and 259.96 is: 389.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.68 : 1,119.84 = 259.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.68/1,119.84 = 259.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.68x = 1,119.84 × 259.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.68x = 291,113.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,113.61/746.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.88

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