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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.12, 1,121.13 and 260.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.12, 1,121.13 and 260.51 is: 390.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.12 : 1,121.13 = 260.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.12/1,121.13 = 260.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.12x = 1,121.13 × 260.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.12x = 292,068.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,068.38/747.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.93

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