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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.88, 1,116.43 and 282.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.88, 1,116.43 and 282.13 is: 423.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.88 : 1,116.43 = 282.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.88/1,116.43 = 282.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.88x = 1,116.43 × 282.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.88x = 314,982.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,982.77/743.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.43

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