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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.83, 1,121.59 and 260.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.83, 1,121.59 and 260.78 is: 391.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.83 : 1,121.59 = 260.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.83/1,121.59 = 260.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.83x = 1,121.59 × 260.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.83x = 292,488.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,488.24/747.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.12

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