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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.73, 1,116.87 and 282.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.73, 1,116.87 and 282.16 is: 423.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.73 : 1,116.87 = 282.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.73/1,116.87 = 282.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.73x = 1,116.87 × 282.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.73x = 315,136.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,136.04/744.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.15

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