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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.33, 1,113.18 and 280.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.33, 1,113.18 and 280.48 is: 420.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.33 : 1,113.18 = 280.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.33/1,113.18 = 280.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.33x = 1,113.18 × 280.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.33x = 312,222.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,222.98/742.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.60

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