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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.90, 1,121.58 and 261.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.90, 1,121.58 and 261.36 is: 391.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.90 : 1,121.58 = 261.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.90/1,121.58 = 261.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.90x = 1,121.58 × 261.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.90x = 293,136.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,136.15/747.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.95

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