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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.76, 1,113.54 and 280.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.76, 1,113.54 and 280.48 is: 420.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.76 : 1,113.54 = 280.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.76/1,113.54 = 280.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.76x = 1,113.54 × 280.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.76x = 312,320.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,320.13/742.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.49

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