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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.50, 1,120.98 and 260.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.50, 1,120.98 and 260.42 is: 390.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.50 : 1,120.98 = 260.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.50/1,120.98 = 260.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.50x = 1,120.98 × 260.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.50x = 291,925.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,925.61/747.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.54

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