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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.44, 1,121.40 and 261.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.44, 1,121.40 and 261.24 is: 391.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.44 : 1,121.40 = 261.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.44/1,121.40 = 261.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.44x = 1,121.40 × 261.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.44x = 292,954.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,954.54/748.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.42

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