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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.94, 1,114.68 and 256.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.94, 1,114.68 and 256.72 is: 384.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.94 : 1,114.68 = 256.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.94/1,114.68 = 256.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.94x = 1,114.68 × 256.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.94x = 286,160.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,160.65/743.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.66

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