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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.60, 1,121.20 and 260.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.60, 1,121.20 and 260.32 is: 390.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.60 : 1,121.20 = 260.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.60/1,121.20 = 260.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.60x = 1,121.20 × 260.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.60x = 291,870.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,870.78/747.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.41

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