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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.04, 1,114.43 and 280.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.04, 1,114.43 and 280.80 is: 421.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.04 : 1,114.43 = 280.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.04/1,114.43 = 280.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.04x = 1,114.43 × 280.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.04x = 312,930.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,930.54/743.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.15

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