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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.09, 1,115.53 and 281.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.09, 1,115.53 and 281.61 is: 422.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.09 : 1,115.53 = 281.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.09/1,115.53 = 281.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.09x = 1,115.53 × 281.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.09x = 314,137.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,137.42/744.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.18

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