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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.31, 1,114.39 and 281.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.31, 1,114.39 and 281.07 is: 421.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.31 : 1,114.39 = 281.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.31/1,114.39 = 281.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.31x = 1,114.39 × 281.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.31x = 313,221.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,221.60/743.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.39

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