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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.42, 1,121.33 and 260.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.42, 1,121.33 and 260.50 is: 390.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.42 : 1,121.33 = 260.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.42/1,121.33 = 260.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.42x = 1,121.33 × 260.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.42x = 292,106.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,106.47/747.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.82

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