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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.79, 1,120.32 and 259.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.79, 1,120.32 and 259.71 is: 389.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.79 : 1,120.32 = 259.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.79/1,120.32 = 259.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.79x = 1,120.32 × 259.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.79x = 290,958.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,958.31/746.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.61

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