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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.73, 1,114.90 and 256.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.73, 1,114.90 and 256.43 is: 384.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.73 : 1,114.90 = 256.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.73/1,114.90 = 256.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.73x = 1,114.90 × 256.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.73x = 285,893.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,893.81/743.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.41

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