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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.76, 1,115.74 and 281.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.76, 1,115.74 and 281.70 is: 422.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.76 : 1,115.74 = 281.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.76/1,115.74 = 281.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.76x = 1,115.74 × 281.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.76x = 314,303.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,303.96/743.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.59

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