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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.17, 1,114.80 and 256.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.17, 1,114.80 and 256.21 is: 384.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.17 : 1,114.80 = 256.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.17/1,114.80 = 256.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.17x = 1,114.80 × 256.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.17x = 285,622.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,622.91/743.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.33

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