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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.58, 1,122.85 and 261.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.58, 1,122.85 and 261.62 is: 392.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.58 : 1,122.85 = 261.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.58/1,122.85 = 261.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.58x = 1,122.85 × 261.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.58x = 293,754.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,754.63/748.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.42

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