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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.69, 1,114.19 and 280.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.69, 1,114.19 and 280.47 is: 420.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.69 : 1,114.19 = 280.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.69/1,114.19 = 280.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.69x = 1,114.19 × 280.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.69x = 312,496.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,496.87/742.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.76

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