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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.96, 1,114.56 and 255.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.96, 1,114.56 and 255.89 is: 383.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.96 : 1,114.56 = 255.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.96/1,114.56 = 255.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.96x = 1,114.56 × 255.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.96x = 285,204.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,204.76/742.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.88

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