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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.74, 1,115.62 and 281.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.74, 1,115.62 and 281.73 is: 422.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.74 : 1,115.62 = 281.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.74/1,115.62 = 281.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.74x = 1,115.62 × 281.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.74x = 314,302.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,302.92/743.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.60

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