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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.09, 1,115.87 and 281.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.09, 1,115.87 and 281.63 is: 422.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.09 : 1,115.87 = 281.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.09/1,115.87 = 281.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.09x = 1,115.87 × 281.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.09x = 314,261.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,261.76/744.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.34

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