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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.83, 1,122.94 and 261.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.83, 1,122.94 and 261.72 is: 392.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.83 : 1,122.94 = 261.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.83/1,122.94 = 261.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.83x = 1,122.94 × 261.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.83x = 293,895.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,895.86/748.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.47

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