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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.29, 1,122.96 and 261.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.29, 1,122.96 and 261.38 is: 392.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.29 : 1,122.96 = 261.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.29/1,122.96 = 261.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.29x = 1,122.96 × 261.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.29x = 293,516.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,516.76/748.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.25

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