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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.72, 1,112.56 and 255.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.72, 1,112.56 and 255.12 is: 382.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.72 : 1,112.56 = 255.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.72/1,112.56 = 255.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.72x = 1,112.56 × 255.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.72x = 283,836.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,836.31/741.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.67

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