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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.06, 1,122.09 and 261.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.06, 1,122.09 and 261.11 is: 391.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.06 : 1,122.09 = 261.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.06/1,122.09 = 261.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.06x = 1,122.09 × 261.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.06x = 292,988.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,988.92/748.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.67

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