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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.62, 1,124.07 and 255.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.62, 1,124.07 and 255.85 is: 383.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.62 : 1,124.07 = 255.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.62/1,124.07 = 255.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.62x = 1,124.07 × 255.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.62x = 287,593.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,593.31/749.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.65

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