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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.68, 1,115.36 and 281.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.68, 1,115.36 and 281.68 is: 422.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.68 : 1,115.36 = 281.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.68/1,115.36 = 281.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.68x = 1,115.36 × 281.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.68x = 314,174.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,174.60/743.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.46

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