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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.89, 1,120.40 and 259.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.89, 1,120.40 and 259.99 is: 390.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.89 : 1,120.40 = 259.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.89/1,120.40 = 259.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.89x = 1,120.40 × 259.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.89x = 291,292.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,292.80/746.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.01

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