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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.41, 1,122.75 and 261.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.41, 1,122.75 and 261.42 is: 392.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.41 : 1,122.75 = 261.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.41/1,122.75 = 261.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.41x = 1,122.75 × 261.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.41x = 293,509.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,509.31/748.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.18

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