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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.77, 1,113.75 and 255.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.77, 1,113.75 and 255.42 is: 382.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.77 : 1,113.75 = 255.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.77/1,113.75 = 255.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.77x = 1,113.75 × 255.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.77x = 284,474.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,474.03/742.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.99

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