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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.34, 1,122.20 and 261.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.34, 1,122.20 and 261.22 is: 391.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.34 : 1,122.20 = 261.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.34/1,122.20 = 261.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.34x = 1,122.20 × 261.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.34x = 293,139.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,139.78/748.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.72

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