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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.94, 1,115.84 and 257.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.94, 1,115.84 and 257.00 is: 385.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.94 : 1,115.84 = 257.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.94/1,115.84 = 257.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.94x = 1,115.84 × 257.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.94x = 286,765.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,765.94/743.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.47

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