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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.31, 1,122.18 and 261.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.31, 1,122.18 and 261.24 is: 391.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.31 : 1,122.18 = 261.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.31/1,122.18 = 261.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.31x = 1,122.18 × 261.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.31x = 293,158.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,158.30/748.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.76

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