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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.69, 1,112.82 and 254.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.69, 1,112.82 and 254.46 is: 381.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.69 : 1,112.82 = 254.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.69/1,112.82 = 254.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.69x = 1,112.82 × 254.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.69x = 283,168.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,168.18/741.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.79

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