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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.96, 1,116.08 and 257.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.96, 1,116.08 and 257.15 is: 385.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.96 : 1,116.08 = 257.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.96/1,116.08 = 257.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.96x = 1,116.08 × 257.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.96x = 286,993.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,993.11/743.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.77

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