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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.18, 1,114.81 and 256.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.18, 1,114.81 and 256.23 is: 384.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.18 : 1,114.81 = 256.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.18/1,114.81 = 256.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.18x = 1,114.81 × 256.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.18x = 285,647.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,647.13/743.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.36

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