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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.48, 1,112.25 and 247.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.48, 1,112.25 and 247.92 is: 371.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.48 : 1,112.25 = 247.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.48/1,112.25 = 247.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.48x = 1,112.25 × 247.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.48x = 275,750.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,750.64/741.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.89

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