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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.53, 1,115.95 and 282.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.53, 1,115.95 and 282.02 is: 422.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.53 : 1,115.95 = 282.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.53/1,115.95 = 282.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.53x = 1,115.95 × 282.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.53x = 314,713.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,713.93/744.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.70

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