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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.78, 1,112.76 and 254.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.78, 1,112.76 and 254.94 is: 382.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.78 : 1,112.76 = 254.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.78/1,112.76 = 254.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.78x = 1,112.76 × 254.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.78x = 283,687.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,687.03/741.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.44

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