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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.85, 1,115.73 and 256.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.85, 1,115.73 and 256.89 is: 385.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.85 : 1,115.73 = 256.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.85/1,115.73 = 256.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.85x = 1,115.73 × 256.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.85x = 286,619.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,619.88/743.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.32

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