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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.49, 1,122.93 and 261.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.49, 1,122.93 and 261.59 is: 392.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.49 : 1,122.93 = 261.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.49/1,122.93 = 261.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.49x = 1,122.93 × 261.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.49x = 293,741.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,741.64/748.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.45

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