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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.98, 1,113.03 and 255.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.98, 1,113.03 and 255.03 is: 382.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.98 : 1,113.03 = 255.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.98/1,113.03 = 255.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.98x = 1,113.03 × 255.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.98x = 283,856.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,856.04/741.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.57

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