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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.93, 1,113.85 and 280.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.93, 1,113.85 and 280.67 is: 420.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.93 : 1,113.85 = 280.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.93/1,113.85 = 280.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.93x = 1,113.85 × 280.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.93x = 312,619.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,619.06/742.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.79

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