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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.70, 1,115.88 and 257.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.70, 1,115.88 and 257.10 is: 385.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.70 : 1,115.88 = 257.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.70/1,115.88 = 257.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.70x = 1,115.88 × 257.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.70x = 286,892.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,892.75/743.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.76

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