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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.88, 1,112.90 and 254.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.88, 1,112.90 and 254.87 is: 382.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.88 : 1,112.90 = 254.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.88/1,112.90 = 254.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.88x = 1,112.90 × 254.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.88x = 283,637.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,637.98/741.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.32

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