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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.84, 1,114.06 and 256

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.84, 1,114.06 and 256 is: 383.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.84 : 1,114.06 = 256 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.84/1,114.06 = 256/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.84x = 1,114.06 × 256
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.84x = 285,199.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,199.36/742.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.93

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