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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.31, 1,122.96 and 261.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.31, 1,122.96 and 261.36 is: 392.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.31 : 1,122.96 = 261.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.31/1,122.96 = 261.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.31x = 1,122.96 × 261.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.31x = 293,497.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,497.81/748.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.22

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