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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.92, 1,121.92 and 260.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.92, 1,121.92 and 260.96 is: 391.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.92 : 1,121.92 = 260.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.92/1,121.92 = 260.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.92x = 1,121.92 × 260.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.92x = 292,776.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,776.24/747.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.45

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