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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.71, 1,117.40 and 282.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.71, 1,117.40 and 282.72 is: 424.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.71 : 1,117.40 = 282.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.71/1,117.40 = 282.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.71x = 1,117.40 × 282.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.71x = 315,911.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,911.33/744.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.21

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