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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.88, 1,115.82 and 256.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.88, 1,115.82 and 256.92 is: 385.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.88 : 1,115.82 = 256.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.88/1,115.82 = 256.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.88x = 1,115.82 × 256.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.88x = 286,676.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,676.47/743.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.38

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