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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.11, 1,113.01 and 279.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.11, 1,113.01 and 279.88 is: 419.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.11 : 1,113.01 = 279.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.11/1,113.01 = 279.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.11x = 1,113.01 × 279.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.11x = 311,509.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,509.24/742.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.76

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