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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.16, 1,123.83 and 255.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.16, 1,123.83 and 255.65 is: 383.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.16 : 1,123.83 = 255.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.16/1,123.83 = 255.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.16x = 1,123.83 × 255.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.16x = 287,307.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,307.14/749.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.51

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