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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.95, 1,114.32 and 256.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.95, 1,114.32 and 256.02 is: 383.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.95 : 1,114.32 = 256.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.95/1,114.32 = 256.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.95x = 1,114.32 × 256.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.95x = 285,288.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,288.21/742.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.99

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