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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.58, 1,121.40 and 260.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.58, 1,121.40 and 260.68 is: 391.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.58 : 1,121.40 = 260.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.58/1,121.40 = 260.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.58x = 1,121.40 × 260.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.58x = 292,326.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,326.55/747.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.03

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