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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.26, 1,116.45 and 282.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.26, 1,116.45 and 282.02 is: 423.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.26 : 1,116.45 = 282.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.26/1,116.45 = 282.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.26x = 1,116.45 × 282.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.26x = 314,855.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,855.65/744.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.05

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