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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.82, 1,119.60 and 259.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.82, 1,119.60 and 259.38 is: 388.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.82 : 1,119.60 = 259.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.82/1,119.60 = 259.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.82x = 1,119.60 × 259.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.82x = 290,401.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,401.85/746.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.85

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