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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.16, 1,114.65 and 256.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.16, 1,114.65 and 256.17 is: 384.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.16 : 1,114.65 = 256.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.16/1,114.65 = 256.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.16x = 1,114.65 × 256.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.16x = 285,539.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,539.89/743.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.22

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