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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.76, 1,123.25 and 261.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.76, 1,123.25 and 261.70 is: 392.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.76 : 1,123.25 = 261.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.76/1,123.25 = 261.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.76x = 1,123.25 × 261.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.76x = 293,952.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,952.37/748.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.59

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