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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.05, 1,122.07 and 261.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.05, 1,122.07 and 261.10 is: 391.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.05 : 1,122.07 = 261.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.05/1,122.07 = 261.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.05x = 1,122.07 × 261.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.05x = 292,965.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,965.56/748.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.64

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