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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.93, 1,112.88 and 254.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.93, 1,112.88 and 254.98 is: 382.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.93 : 1,112.88 = 254.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.93/1,112.88 = 254.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.93x = 1,112.88 × 254.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.93x = 283,762.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,762.14/741.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.46

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