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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.73, 1,122.78 and 261.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.73, 1,122.78 and 261.66 is: 392.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.73 : 1,122.78 = 261.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.73/1,122.78 = 261.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.73x = 1,122.78 × 261.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.73x = 293,786.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,786.61/748.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.38

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