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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.44, 1,114.01 and 280.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.44, 1,114.01 and 280.97 is: 421.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.44 : 1,114.01 = 280.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.44/1,114.01 = 280.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.44x = 1,114.01 × 280.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.44x = 313,002.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,002.16/743.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.02

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