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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.23, 1,115.55 and 281.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.23, 1,115.55 and 281.80 is: 422.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.23 : 1,115.55 = 281.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.23/1,115.55 = 281.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.23x = 1,115.55 × 281.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.23x = 314,363.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,363.38/744.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.40

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