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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.02, 1,113.21 and 279.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.02, 1,113.21 and 279.93 is: 419.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.02 : 1,113.21 = 279.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.02/1,113.21 = 279.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.02x = 1,113.21 × 279.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.02x = 311,620.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,620.88/742.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.96

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