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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.98, 1,121.96 and 261.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.98, 1,121.96 and 261.02 is: 391.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.98 : 1,121.96 = 261.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.98/1,121.96 = 261.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.98x = 1,121.96 × 261.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.98x = 292,849.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,849.04/747.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.52

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