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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.67, 1,122.95 and 261.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.67, 1,122.95 and 261.75 is: 392.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.67 : 1,122.95 = 261.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.67/1,122.95 = 261.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.67x = 1,122.95 × 261.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.67x = 293,930.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,930.85/748.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.61

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