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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.72, 1,115.40 and 256.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.72, 1,115.40 and 256.76 is: 385.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.72 : 1,115.40 = 256.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.72/1,115.40 = 256.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.72x = 1,115.40 × 256.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.72x = 286,390.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,390.10/743.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.08

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