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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.64, 1,112.06 and 247.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.64, 1,112.06 and 247.84 is: 371.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.64 : 1,112.06 = 247.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.64/1,112.06 = 247.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.64x = 1,112.06 × 247.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.64x = 275,612.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,612.95/741.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.63

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