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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.67, 1,115.36 and 281.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.67, 1,115.36 and 281.29 is: 421.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.67 : 1,115.36 = 281.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.67/1,115.36 = 281.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.67x = 1,115.36 × 281.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.67x = 313,737.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,737.77/743.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.88

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