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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.34, 1,113.36 and 280.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.34, 1,113.36 and 280.11 is: 420.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.34 : 1,113.36 = 280.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.34/1,113.36 = 280.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.34x = 1,113.36 × 280.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.34x = 311,863.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,863.27/742.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.11

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