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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.18, 1,120.77 and 260.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.18, 1,120.77 and 260.24 is: 390.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.18 : 1,120.77 = 260.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.18/1,120.77 = 260.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.18x = 1,120.77 × 260.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.18x = 291,663.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,663.58/747.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.35

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