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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.24, 1,116.16 and 275.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.24, 1,116.16 and 275.66 is: 413.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.24 : 1,116.16 = 275.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.24/1,116.16 = 275.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.24x = 1,116.16 × 275.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.24x = 307,680.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,680.67/744.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.42

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