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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.98, 1,121.97 and 261.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.98, 1,121.97 and 261.03 is: 391.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.98 : 1,121.97 = 261.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.98/1,121.97 = 261.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.98x = 1,121.97 × 261.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.98x = 292,866.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,866.81/747.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.54

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