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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.38, 1,122.22 and 261.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.38, 1,122.22 and 261.37 is: 391.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.38 : 1,122.22 = 261.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.38/1,122.22 = 261.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.38x = 1,122.22 × 261.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.38x = 293,314.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,314.64/748.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.93

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