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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.01, 1,120.52 and 260.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.01, 1,120.52 and 260.06 is: 390.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.01 : 1,120.52 = 260.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.01/1,120.52 = 260.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.01x = 1,120.52 × 260.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.01x = 291,405.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,405.88/747.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.10

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