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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.08, 1,122.44 and 261.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.08, 1,122.44 and 261.18 is: 391.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.08 : 1,122.44 = 261.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.08/1,122.44 = 261.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.08x = 1,122.44 × 261.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.08x = 293,157.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,157.57/748.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.88

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