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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.29, 1,122.40 and 261.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.29, 1,122.40 and 261.45 is: 392.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.29 : 1,122.40 = 261.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.29/1,122.40 = 261.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.29x = 1,122.40 × 261.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.29x = 293,451.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,451.48/748.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.16

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