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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.40, 1,122.42 and 261.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.40, 1,122.42 and 261.38 is: 392.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.40 : 1,122.42 = 261.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.40/1,122.42 = 261.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.40x = 1,122.42 × 261.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.40x = 293,378.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,378.14/748.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.01

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