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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.32, 1,120.97 and 260.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.32, 1,120.97 and 260.34 is: 390.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.32 : 1,120.97 = 260.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.32/1,120.97 = 260.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.32x = 1,120.97 × 260.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.32x = 291,832.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,832.03/747.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.51

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