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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.04, 1,112.70 and 254.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.04, 1,112.70 and 254.96 is: 382.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.04 : 1,112.70 = 254.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.04/1,112.70 = 254.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.04x = 1,112.70 × 254.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.04x = 283,693.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,693.99/742.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.32

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