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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.61, 1,112.47 and 255.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.61, 1,112.47 and 255.00 is: 382.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.61 : 1,112.47 = 255.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.61/1,112.47 = 255.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.61x = 1,112.47 × 255.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.61x = 283,681.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,681.36/741.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.52

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