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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.23, 1,113.72 and 280.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.23, 1,113.72 and 280.53 is: 420.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.23 : 1,113.72 = 280.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.23/1,113.72 = 280.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.23x = 1,113.72 × 280.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.23x = 312,431.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,431.87/742.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.94

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