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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.23, 1,113.34 and 255.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.23, 1,113.34 and 255.62 is: 383.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.23 : 1,113.34 = 255.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.23/1,113.34 = 255.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.23x = 1,113.34 × 255.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.23x = 284,591.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,591.97/742.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.43

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