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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.52, 1,122.90 and 261.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.52, 1,122.90 and 261.62 is: 392.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.52 : 1,122.90 = 261.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.52/1,122.90 = 261.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.52x = 1,122.90 × 261.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.52x = 293,773.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,773.10/748.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.47

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