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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.12, 1,114.70 and 256.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.12, 1,114.70 and 256.16 is: 384.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.12 : 1,114.70 = 256.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.12/1,114.70 = 256.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.12x = 1,114.70 × 256.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.12x = 285,540.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,540.27/743.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.25

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