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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.86, 1,123.29 and 261.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.86, 1,123.29 and 261.95 is: 392.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.86 : 1,123.29 = 261.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.86/1,123.29 = 261.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.86x = 1,123.29 × 261.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.86x = 294,240.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,240.20/748.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.92

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