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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.13, 1,120.73 and 260.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.13, 1,120.73 and 260.19 is: 390.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.13 : 1,120.73 = 260.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.13/1,120.73 = 260.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.13x = 1,120.73 × 260.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.13x = 291,602.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,602.74/747.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.30

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