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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.76, 1,121.84 and 260.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.76, 1,121.84 and 260.85 is: 391.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.76 : 1,121.84 = 260.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.76/1,121.84 = 260.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.76x = 1,121.84 × 260.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.76x = 292,631.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,631.96/747.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.34

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