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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.27, 1,115.63 and 281.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.27, 1,115.63 and 281.76 is: 422.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.27 : 1,115.63 = 281.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.27/1,115.63 = 281.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.27x = 1,115.63 × 281.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.27x = 314,338.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,338.50/744.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.34

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