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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.91, 1,114.46 and 255.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.91, 1,114.46 and 255.99 is: 384.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.91 : 1,114.46 = 255.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.91/1,114.46 = 255.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.91x = 1,114.46 × 255.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.91x = 285,289.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,289.34/742.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.02

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