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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.43, 1,115.82 and 281.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.43, 1,115.82 and 281.89 is: 422.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.43 : 1,115.82 = 281.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.43/1,115.82 = 281.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.43x = 1,115.82 × 281.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.43x = 314,538.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,538.50/744.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.52

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