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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.90, 1,112.82 and 255.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.90, 1,112.82 and 255.30 is: 382.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.90 : 1,112.82 = 255.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.90/1,112.82 = 255.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.90x = 1,112.82 × 255.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.90x = 284,102.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,102.95/741.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.94

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