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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.59, 1,114.61 and 256.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.59, 1,114.61 and 256.37 is: 384.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.59 : 1,114.61 = 256.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.59/1,114.61 = 256.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.59x = 1,114.61 × 256.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.59x = 285,752.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,752.57/743.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.29

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