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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.43, 1,114.32 and 280.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.43, 1,114.32 and 280.89 is: 421.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.43 : 1,114.32 = 280.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.43/1,114.32 = 280.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.43x = 1,114.32 × 280.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.43x = 313,001.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,001.34/743.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.02

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