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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.19, 1,115.01 and 280.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.19, 1,115.01 and 280.98 is: 421.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.19 : 1,115.01 = 280.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.19/1,115.01 = 280.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.19x = 1,115.01 × 280.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.19x = 313,295.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,295.51/743.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.56

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