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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.36, 1,114.82 and 280.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.36, 1,114.82 and 280.79 is: 421.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.36 : 1,114.82 = 280.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.36/1,114.82 = 280.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.36x = 1,114.82 × 280.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.36x = 313,032.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,032.74/743.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.11

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