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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.79, 1,114.15 and 255.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.79, 1,114.15 and 255.83 is: 383.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.79 : 1,114.15 = 255.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.79/1,114.15 = 255.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.79x = 1,114.15 × 255.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.79x = 285,032.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,032.99/742.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.73

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