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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.63, 1,116.92 and 281.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.63, 1,116.92 and 281.87 is: 422.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.63 : 1,116.92 = 281.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.63/1,116.92 = 281.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.63x = 1,116.92 × 281.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.63x = 314,826.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,826.24/744.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.80

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