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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.03, 1,116.27 and 275.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.03, 1,116.27 and 275.47 is: 413.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.03 : 1,116.27 = 275.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.03/1,116.27 = 275.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.03x = 1,116.27 × 275.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.03x = 307,496.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,496.11/744.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.28

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