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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.77, 1,113.48 and 280.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.77, 1,113.48 and 280.44 is: 420.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.77 : 1,113.48 = 280.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.77/1,113.48 = 280.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.77x = 1,113.48 × 280.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.77x = 312,264.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,264.33/742.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.41

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