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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.75, 1,121.61 and 260.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.75, 1,121.61 and 260.79 is: 391.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.75 : 1,121.61 = 260.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.75/1,121.61 = 260.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.75x = 1,121.61 × 260.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.75x = 292,504.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,504.67/747.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.18

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