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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.80, 1,123.28 and 261.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.80, 1,123.28 and 261.92 is: 392.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.80 : 1,123.28 = 261.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.80/1,123.28 = 261.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.80x = 1,123.28 × 261.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.80x = 294,209.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,209.50/748.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.91

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