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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.84, 1,115.84 and 281.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.84, 1,115.84 and 281.60 is: 422.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.84 : 1,115.84 = 281.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.84/1,115.84 = 281.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.84x = 1,115.84 × 281.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.84x = 314,220.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,220.54/743.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.43

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