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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.96, 1,115.70 and 281.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.96, 1,115.70 and 281.90 is: 422.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.96 : 1,115.70 = 281.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.96/1,115.70 = 281.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.96x = 1,115.70 × 281.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.96x = 314,515.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,515.83/743.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.76

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