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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.67, 1,115.91 and 257.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.67, 1,115.91 and 257.13 is: 385.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.67 : 1,115.91 = 257.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.67/1,115.91 = 257.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.67x = 1,115.91 × 257.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.67x = 286,933.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,933.94/743.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.84

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