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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.77, 1,124.78 and 256.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.77, 1,124.78 and 256.21 is: 384.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.77 : 1,124.78 = 256.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.77/1,124.78 = 256.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.77x = 1,124.78 × 256.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.77x = 288,179.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,179.88/749.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.36

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