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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.43, 1,120.74 and 260.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.43, 1,120.74 and 260.44 is: 390.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.43 : 1,120.74 = 260.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.43/1,120.74 = 260.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.43x = 1,120.74 × 260.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.43x = 291,885.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,885.53/747.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.52

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