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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.45, 1,121.29 and 260.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.45, 1,121.29 and 260.37 is: 390.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.45 : 1,121.29 = 260.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.45/1,121.29 = 260.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.45x = 1,121.29 × 260.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.45x = 291,949.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,949.63/747.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.59

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