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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.62, 1,116.95 and 282.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.62, 1,116.95 and 282.24 is: 423.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.62 : 1,116.95 = 282.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.62/1,116.95 = 282.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.62x = 1,116.95 × 282.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.62x = 315,246.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,246.56/744.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.37

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