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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.25, 1,114.74 and 281.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.25, 1,114.74 and 281.07 is: 421.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.25 : 1,114.74 = 281.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.25/1,114.74 = 281.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.25x = 1,114.74 × 281.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.25x = 313,319.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,319.97/743.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.55

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