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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.56, 1,113.72 and 255.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.56, 1,113.72 and 255.64 is: 383.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.56 : 1,113.72 = 255.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.56/1,113.72 = 255.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.56x = 1,113.72 × 255.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.56x = 284,711.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,711.38/742.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.42

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