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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.80, 1,115.91 and 281.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.80, 1,115.91 and 281.62 is: 422.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.80 : 1,115.91 = 281.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.80/1,115.91 = 281.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.80x = 1,115.91 × 281.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.80x = 314,262.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,262.57/743.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.51

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