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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.24, 1,122.30 and 261.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.24, 1,122.30 and 261.30 is: 391.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.24 : 1,122.30 = 261.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.24/1,122.30 = 261.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.24x = 1,122.30 × 261.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.24x = 293,256.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,256.99/748.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.93

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