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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.68, 1,114.13 and 248.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.68, 1,114.13 and 248.93 is: 373.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.68 : 1,114.13 = 248.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.68/1,114.13 = 248.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.68x = 1,114.13 × 248.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.68x = 277,339.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,339.14/742.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.43

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