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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.16, 1,114.78 and 280.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.16, 1,114.78 and 280.92 is: 421.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.16 : 1,114.78 = 280.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.16/1,114.78 = 280.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.16x = 1,114.78 × 280.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.16x = 313,164.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,164.00/743.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.40

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