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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.29, 1,114.86 and 256.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.29, 1,114.86 and 256.38 is: 384.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.29 : 1,114.86 = 256.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.29/1,114.86 = 256.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.29x = 1,114.86 × 256.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.29x = 285,827.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,827.81/743.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.54

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