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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.16, 1,120.71 and 260.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.16, 1,120.71 and 260.32 is: 390.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.16 : 1,120.71 = 260.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.16/1,120.71 = 260.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.16x = 1,120.71 × 260.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.16x = 291,743.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,743.23/747.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.47

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