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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.99, 1,120.23 and 259.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.99, 1,120.23 and 259.92 is: 389.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.99 : 1,120.23 = 259.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.99/1,120.23 = 259.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.99x = 1,120.23 × 259.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.99x = 291,170.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,170.18/746.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.79

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