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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.59, 1,114.77 and 281.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.59, 1,114.77 and 281.10 is: 421.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.59 : 1,114.77 = 281.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.59/1,114.77 = 281.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.59x = 1,114.77 × 281.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.59x = 313,367.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,367.08/743.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.42

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