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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.92, 1,114.38 and 249.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.92, 1,114.38 and 249.42 is: 374.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.92 : 1,114.38 = 249.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.92/1,114.38 = 249.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.92x = 1,114.38 × 249.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.92x = 277,948.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,948.66/742.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.13

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