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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.78, 1,121.68 and 260.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.78, 1,121.68 and 260.72 is: 391.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.78 : 1,121.68 = 260.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.78/1,121.68 = 260.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.78x = 1,121.68 × 260.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.78x = 292,443.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,443.33/747.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.08

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