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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.40, 1,114.94 and 256.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.40, 1,114.94 and 256.44 is: 384.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.40 : 1,114.94 = 256.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.40/1,114.94 = 256.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.40x = 1,114.94 × 256.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.40x = 285,915.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,915.21/743.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.60

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