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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.60, 1,113.60 and 280.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.60, 1,113.60 and 280.13 is: 420.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.60 : 1,113.60 = 280.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.60/1,113.60 = 280.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.60x = 1,113.60 × 280.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.60x = 311,945.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,945.80/742.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.07

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