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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.93, 1,115.57 and 281.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.93, 1,115.57 and 281.48 is: 422.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.93 : 1,115.57 = 281.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.93/1,115.57 = 281.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.93x = 1,115.57 × 281.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.93x = 314,003.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,003.66/743.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.09

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