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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.87, 1,112.89 and 248.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.87, 1,112.89 and 248.34 is: 372.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.87 : 1,112.89 = 248.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.87/1,112.89 = 248.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.87x = 1,112.89 × 248.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.87x = 276,375.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,375.10/741.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.54

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