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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.91, 1,120.43 and 259.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.91, 1,120.43 and 259.97 is: 389.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.91 : 1,120.43 = 259.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.91/1,120.43 = 259.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.91x = 1,120.43 × 259.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.91x = 291,271.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,271.29/746.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.97

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