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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.17, 1,111.77 and 254.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.17, 1,111.77 and 254.57 is: 381.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.17 : 1,111.77 = 254.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.17/1,111.77 = 254.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.17x = 1,111.77 × 254.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.17x = 283,017.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,017.73/741.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.85

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