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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.26, 1,113.64 and 256.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.26, 1,113.64 and 256.04 is: 383.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.26 : 1,113.64 = 256.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.26/1,113.64 = 256.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.26x = 1,113.64 × 256.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.26x = 285,136.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,136.39/743.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.63

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