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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.24, 1,113.81 and 280.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.24, 1,113.81 and 280.55 is: 420.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.24 : 1,113.81 = 280.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.24/1,113.81 = 280.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.24x = 1,113.81 × 280.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.24x = 312,473.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,473.83/743.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.42

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