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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.80, 1,116.99 and 282.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.80, 1,116.99 and 282.56 is: 423.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.80 : 1,116.99 = 282.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.80/1,116.99 = 282.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.80x = 1,116.99 × 282.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.80x = 315,611.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,611.11/744.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.76

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