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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.42, 1,122.83 and 261.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.42, 1,122.83 and 261.50 is: 392.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.42 : 1,122.83 = 261.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.42/1,122.83 = 261.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.42x = 1,122.83 × 261.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.42x = 293,620.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,620.05/748.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.32

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