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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.55, 1,114.94 and 249.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.55, 1,114.94 and 249.78 is: 374.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.55 : 1,114.94 = 249.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.55/1,114.94 = 249.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.55x = 1,114.94 × 249.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.55x = 278,494.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,494.52/743.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.55

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