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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.96, 1,119.76 and 259.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.96, 1,119.76 and 259.91 is: 389.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.96 : 1,119.76 = 259.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.96/1,119.76 = 259.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.96x = 1,119.76 × 259.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.96x = 291,034.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,034.77/746.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.63

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