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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.47, 1,121 and 260.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.47, 1,121 and 260.39 is: 390.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.47 : 1,121 = 260.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.47/1,121 = 260.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.47x = 1,121 × 260.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.47x = 291,897.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,897.19/747.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.51

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