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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.77, 1,122.83 and 261.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.77, 1,122.83 and 261.86 is: 392.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.77 : 1,122.83 = 261.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.77/1,122.83 = 261.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.77x = 1,122.83 × 261.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.77x = 294,017.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,017.34/748.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.67

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