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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.21, 1,122.43 and 261.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.21, 1,122.43 and 261.40 is: 392.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.21 : 1,122.43 = 261.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.21/1,122.43 = 261.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.21x = 1,122.43 × 261.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.21x = 293,403.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,403.20/748.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.14

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