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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.09, 1,120.63 and 260.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.09, 1,120.63 and 260.02 is: 390.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.09 : 1,120.63 = 260.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.09/1,120.63 = 260.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.09x = 1,120.63 × 260.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.09x = 291,386.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,386.21/747.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.03

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