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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.15, 1,114.88 and 280.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.15, 1,114.88 and 280.93 is: 421.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.15 : 1,114.88 = 280.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.15/1,114.88 = 280.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.15x = 1,114.88 × 280.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.15x = 313,199.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,199.58/743.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.45

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