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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.82, 1,122.84 and 261.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.82, 1,122.84 and 261.76 is: 392.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.82 : 1,122.84 = 261.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.82/1,122.84 = 261.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.82x = 1,122.84 × 261.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.82x = 293,914.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,914.60/748.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.50

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