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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.13, 1,121.85 and 261.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.13, 1,121.85 and 261.12 is: 391.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.13 : 1,121.85 = 261.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.13/1,121.85 = 261.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.13x = 1,121.85 × 261.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.13x = 292,936.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,936.17/748.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.56

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