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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.12, 1,121.76 and 261.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.12, 1,121.76 and 261.16 is: 391.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.12 : 1,121.76 = 261.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.12/1,121.76 = 261.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.12x = 1,121.76 × 261.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.12x = 292,958.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,958.84/748.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.59

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