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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.87, 1,112.82 and 254.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.87, 1,112.82 and 254.91 is: 382.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.87 : 1,112.82 = 254.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.87/1,112.82 = 254.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.87x = 1,112.82 × 254.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.87x = 283,668.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,668.95/741.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.37

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