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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.92, 1,115.63 and 281.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.92, 1,115.63 and 281.83 is: 422.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.92 : 1,115.63 = 281.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.92/1,115.63 = 281.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.92x = 1,115.63 × 281.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.92x = 314,419.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,419.79/743.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.65

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