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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.79, 1,112.61 and 254.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.79, 1,112.61 and 254.88 is: 382.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.79 : 1,112.61 = 254.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.79/1,112.61 = 254.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.79x = 1,112.61 × 254.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.79x = 283,576.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,576.47/741.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.29

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