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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749, 1,123.32 and 255.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749, 1,123.32 and 255.35 is: 382.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749 : 1,123.32 = 255.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749/1,123.32 = 255.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749x = 1,123.32 × 255.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749x = 286,839.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,839.76/749
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.96

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