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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.63, 1,123.17 and 261.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.63, 1,123.17 and 261.69 is: 392.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.63 : 1,123.17 = 261.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.63/1,123.17 = 261.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.63x = 1,123.17 × 261.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.63x = 293,922.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,922.36/748.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.61

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