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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.04, 1,123.21 and 255.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.04, 1,123.21 and 255.34 is: 382.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.04 : 1,123.21 = 255.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.04/1,123.21 = 255.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.04x = 1,123.21 × 255.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.04x = 286,800.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,800.44/749.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.89

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