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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.19, 1,113.28 and 279.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.19, 1,113.28 and 279.92 is: 419.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.19 : 1,113.28 = 279.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.19/1,113.28 = 279.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.19x = 1,113.28 × 279.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.19x = 311,631.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,631.42/742.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.88

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