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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.71, 1,115.76 and 281.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.71, 1,115.76 and 281.50 is: 422.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.71 : 1,115.76 = 281.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.71/1,115.76 = 281.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.71x = 1,115.76 × 281.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.71x = 314,083.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,083.12/743.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.32

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