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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.83, 1,115.87 and 257.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.83, 1,115.87 and 257.02 is: 385.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.83 : 1,115.87 = 257.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.83/1,115.87 = 257.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.83x = 1,115.87 × 257.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.83x = 286,800.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,800.91/743.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.57

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