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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.82, 1,112.68 and 254.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.82, 1,112.68 and 254.86 is: 382.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.82 : 1,112.68 = 254.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.82/1,112.68 = 254.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.82x = 1,112.68 × 254.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.82x = 283,577.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,577.62/741.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.27

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