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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.87, 1,112.80 and 254.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.87, 1,112.80 and 254.92 is: 382.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.87 : 1,112.80 = 254.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.87/1,112.80 = 254.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.87x = 1,112.80 × 254.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.87x = 283,674.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,674.98/741.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.38

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