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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.19, 1,119.87 and 259.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.19, 1,119.87 and 259.96 is: 389.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.19 : 1,119.87 = 259.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.19/1,119.87 = 259.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.19x = 1,119.87 × 259.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.19x = 291,121.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,121.41/747.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.62

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