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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.82, 1,124.77 and 256.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.82, 1,124.77 and 256.02 is: 384.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.82 : 1,124.77 = 256.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.82/1,124.77 = 256.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.82x = 1,124.77 × 256.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.82x = 287,963.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,963.62/749.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.05

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