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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.73, 1,114.10 and 280.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.73, 1,114.10 and 280.39 is: 420.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.73 : 1,114.10 = 280.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.73/1,114.10 = 280.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.73x = 1,114.10 × 280.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.73x = 312,380.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,380.41/742.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.58

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