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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.93, 1,115.01 and 256.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.93, 1,115.01 and 256.71 is: 384.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.93 : 1,115.01 = 256.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.93/1,115.01 = 256.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.93x = 1,115.01 × 256.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.93x = 286,234.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,234.22/743.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.76

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