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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.76, 1,124.64 and 256.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.76, 1,124.64 and 256.22 is: 384.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.76 : 1,124.64 = 256.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.76/1,124.64 = 256.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.76x = 1,124.64 × 256.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.76x = 288,153.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,153.98/749.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.33

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