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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.18, 1,115.82 and 281.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.18, 1,115.82 and 281.88 is: 422.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.18 : 1,115.82 = 281.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.18/1,115.82 = 281.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.18x = 1,115.82 × 281.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.18x = 314,527.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,527.34/744.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.65

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