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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.23, 1,114.15 and 255.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.23, 1,114.15 and 255.93 is: 383.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.23 : 1,114.15 = 255.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.23/1,114.15 = 255.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.23x = 1,114.15 × 255.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.23x = 285,144.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,144.41/743.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.66

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