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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.83, 1,123.57 and 262.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.83, 1,123.57 and 262.23 is: 393.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.83 : 1,123.57 = 262.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.83/1,123.57 = 262.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.83x = 1,123.57 × 262.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.83x = 294,633.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,633.76/748.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.46

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