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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.14, 1,115.33 and 256.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.14, 1,115.33 and 256.54 is: 385.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.14 : 1,115.33 = 256.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.14/1,115.33 = 256.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.14x = 1,115.33 × 256.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.14x = 286,121.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,121.18/743.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.02

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