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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.88, 1,116.14 and 288.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.88, 1,116.14 and 288.20 is: 432.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.88 : 1,116.14 = 288.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.88/1,116.14 = 288.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.88x = 1,116.14 × 288.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.88x = 321,671.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,671.55/743.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.42

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