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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.30, 1,120.89 and 260.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.30, 1,120.89 and 260.34 is: 390.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.30 : 1,120.89 = 260.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.30/1,120.89 = 260.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.30x = 1,120.89 × 260.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.30x = 291,812.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,812.50/747.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.49

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