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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.85, 1,112.85 and 255.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.85, 1,112.85 and 255.04 is: 382.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.85 : 1,112.85 = 255.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.85/1,112.85 = 255.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.85x = 1,112.85 × 255.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.85x = 283,821.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,821.26/741.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.59

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