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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.96, 1,116.13 and 257.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.96, 1,116.13 and 257.02 is: 385.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.96 : 1,116.13 = 257.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.96/1,116.13 = 257.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.96x = 1,116.13 × 257.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.96x = 286,864.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,864.30/743.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.59

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