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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.58, 1,116.10 and 282.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.58, 1,116.10 and 282.03 is: 422.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.58 : 1,116.10 = 282.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.58/1,116.10 = 282.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.58x = 1,116.10 × 282.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.58x = 314,773.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,773.68/744.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.75

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