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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.23, 1,122.31 and 261.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.23, 1,122.31 and 261.28 is: 391.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.23 : 1,122.31 = 261.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.23/1,122.31 = 261.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.23x = 1,122.31 × 261.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.23x = 293,237.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,237.16/748.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.91

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