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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.39, 1,116.18 and 281.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.39, 1,116.18 and 281.97 is: 422.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.39 : 1,116.18 = 281.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.39/1,116.18 = 281.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.39x = 1,116.18 × 281.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.39x = 314,729.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,729.27/744.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.80

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