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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.19, 1,114.89 and 249.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.19, 1,114.89 and 249.43 is: 374.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.19 : 1,114.89 = 249.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.19/1,114.89 = 249.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.19x = 1,114.89 × 249.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.19x = 278,087.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,087.01/743.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.18

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