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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.04, 1,112.97 and 255.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.04, 1,112.97 and 255.05 is: 382.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.04 : 1,112.97 = 255.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.04/1,112.97 = 255.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.04x = 1,112.97 × 255.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.04x = 283,863.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,863.00/742.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.54

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