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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.38, 1,120.86 and 260.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.38, 1,120.86 and 260.42 is: 390.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.38 : 1,120.86 = 260.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.38/1,120.86 = 260.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.38x = 1,120.86 × 260.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.38x = 291,894.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,894.36/747.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.56

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