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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.49, 1,122.73 and 261.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.49, 1,122.73 and 261.50 is: 392.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.49 : 1,122.73 = 261.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.49/1,122.73 = 261.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.49x = 1,122.73 × 261.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.49x = 293,587.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,587.63/748.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.24

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