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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.24, 1,114.77 and 256.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.24, 1,114.77 and 256.16 is: 384.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.24 : 1,114.77 = 256.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.24/1,114.77 = 256.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.24x = 1,114.77 × 256.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.24x = 285,559.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,559.48/743.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.21

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