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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.98, 1,114.61 and 255.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.98, 1,114.61 and 255.93 is: 383.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.98 : 1,114.61 = 255.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.98/1,114.61 = 255.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.98x = 1,114.61 × 255.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.98x = 285,262.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,262.14/742.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.94

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