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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.38, 1,120.72 and 260.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.38, 1,120.72 and 260.37 is: 390.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.38 : 1,120.72 = 260.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.38/1,120.72 = 260.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.38x = 1,120.72 × 260.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.38x = 291,801.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,801.87/747.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.43

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