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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.86, 1,112.92 and 254.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.86, 1,112.92 and 254.80 is: 382.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.86 : 1,112.92 = 254.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.86/1,112.92 = 254.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.86x = 1,112.92 × 254.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.86x = 283,572.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,572.02/741.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.24

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