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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.55, 1,114.01 and 255.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.55, 1,114.01 and 255.61 is: 383.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.55 : 1,114.01 = 255.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.55/1,114.01 = 255.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.55x = 1,114.01 × 255.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.55x = 284,745.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,745.25/742.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.47

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