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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.84, 1,123.27 and 261.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.84, 1,123.27 and 261.90 is: 392.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.84 : 1,123.27 = 261.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.84/1,123.27 = 261.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.84x = 1,123.27 × 261.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.84x = 294,186.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,186.57/748.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.86

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