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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.79, 1,113.81 and 249.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.79, 1,113.81 and 249.03 is: 373.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.79 : 1,113.81 = 249.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.79/1,113.81 = 249.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.79x = 1,113.81 × 249.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.79x = 277,372.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,372.10/742.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.42

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