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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.18, 1,113.44 and 279.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.18, 1,113.44 and 279.97 is: 420.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.18 : 1,113.44 = 279.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.18/1,113.44 = 279.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.18x = 1,113.44 × 279.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.18x = 311,729.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,729.80/742.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.02

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