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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.81, 1,122.45 and 261.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.81, 1,122.45 and 261.58 is: 392.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.81 : 1,122.45 = 261.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.81/1,122.45 = 261.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.81x = 1,122.45 × 261.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.81x = 293,610.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,610.47/748.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.10

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