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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.97, 1,124.79 and 256.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.97, 1,124.79 and 256.31 is: 384.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.97 : 1,124.79 = 256.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.97/1,124.79 = 256.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.97x = 1,124.79 × 256.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.97x = 288,289.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,289.30/749.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.40

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