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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.15, 1,114.77 and 280.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.15, 1,114.77 and 280.91 is: 421.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.15 : 1,114.77 = 280.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.15/1,114.77 = 280.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.15x = 1,114.77 × 280.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.15x = 313,150.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,150.04/743.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.38

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