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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.48, 1,123.23 and 261.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.48, 1,123.23 and 261.53 is: 392.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.48 : 1,123.23 = 261.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.48/1,123.23 = 261.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.48x = 1,123.23 × 261.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.48x = 293,759.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,759.00/748.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.47

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