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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.37, 1,115.25 and 281.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.37, 1,115.25 and 281.16 is: 421.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.37 : 1,115.25 = 281.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.37/1,115.25 = 281.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.37x = 1,115.25 × 281.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.37x = 313,563.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,563.69/743.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.81

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