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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.63, 1,121.31 and 260.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.63, 1,121.31 and 260.82 is: 391.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.63 : 1,121.31 = 260.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.63/1,121.31 = 260.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.63x = 1,121.31 × 260.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.63x = 292,460.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,460.07/747.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.18

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