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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.95, 1,122.26 and 261.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.95, 1,122.26 and 261.35 is: 392.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.95 : 1,122.26 = 261.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.95/1,122.26 = 261.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.95x = 1,122.26 × 261.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.95x = 293,302.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,302.65/747.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.14

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