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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.57, 1,112.39 and 254.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.57, 1,112.39 and 254.63 is: 381.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.57 : 1,112.39 = 254.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.57/1,112.39 = 254.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.57x = 1,112.39 × 254.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.57x = 283,247.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,247.87/741.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.96

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