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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.29, 1,113.06 and 248.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.29, 1,113.06 and 248.52 is: 372.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.29 : 1,113.06 = 248.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.29/1,113.06 = 248.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.29x = 1,113.06 × 248.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.29x = 276,617.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,617.67/742.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.65

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