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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.64, 1,122.59 and 261.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.64, 1,122.59 and 261.63 is: 392.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.64 : 1,122.59 = 261.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.64/1,122.59 = 261.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.64x = 1,122.59 × 261.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.64x = 293,703.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,703.88/748.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.32

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