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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.82, 1,123.46 and 261.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.82, 1,123.46 and 261.91 is: 392.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.82 : 1,123.46 = 261.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.82/1,123.46 = 261.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.82x = 1,123.46 × 261.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.82x = 294,244.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,244.10/748.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.94

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