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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.59, 1,122.89 and 261.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.59, 1,122.89 and 261.65 is: 392.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.59 : 1,122.89 = 261.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.59/1,122.89 = 261.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.59x = 1,122.89 × 261.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.59x = 293,807.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,807.63/748.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.48

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