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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.84, 1,115.68 and 256.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.84, 1,115.68 and 256.84 is: 385.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.84 : 1,115.68 = 256.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.84/1,115.68 = 256.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.84x = 1,115.68 × 256.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.84x = 286,551.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,551.25/743.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.23

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