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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.72, 1,122.72 and 261.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.72, 1,122.72 and 261.52 is: 392.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.72 : 1,122.72 = 261.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.72/1,122.72 = 261.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.72x = 1,122.72 × 261.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.72x = 293,613.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,613.73/748.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.15

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