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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.80, 1,123.26 and 261.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.80, 1,123.26 and 261.96 is: 392.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.80 : 1,123.26 = 261.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.80/1,123.26 = 261.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.80x = 1,123.26 × 261.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.80x = 294,249.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,249.19/748.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.96

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