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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.74, 1,117.12 and 282.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.74, 1,117.12 and 282.73 is: 424.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.74 : 1,117.12 = 282.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.74/1,117.12 = 282.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.74x = 1,117.12 × 282.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.74x = 315,843.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,843.34/744.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.10

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