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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.74, 1,112.29 and 254.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.74, 1,112.29 and 254.84 is: 382.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.74 : 1,112.29 = 254.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.74/1,112.29 = 254.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.74x = 1,112.29 × 254.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.74x = 283,449.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,449.79/741.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.14

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