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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.77, 1,114.32 and 249.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.77, 1,114.32 and 249.14 is: 373.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.77 : 1,114.32 = 249.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.77/1,114.32 = 249.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.77x = 1,114.32 × 249.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.77x = 277,621.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,621.68/742.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.77

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