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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.13, 1,116.17 and 281.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.13, 1,116.17 and 281.37 is: 422.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.13 : 1,116.17 = 281.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.13/1,116.17 = 281.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.13x = 1,116.17 × 281.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.13x = 314,056.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,056.75/744.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.05

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