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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.02, 1,114.62 and 255.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.02, 1,114.62 and 255.94 is: 383.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.02 : 1,114.62 = 255.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.02/1,114.62 = 255.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.02x = 1,114.62 × 255.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.02x = 285,275.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,275.84/743.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.94

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