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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.87, 1,123.74 and 262.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.87, 1,123.74 and 262.26 is: 393.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.87 : 1,123.74 = 262.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.87/1,123.74 = 262.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.87x = 1,123.74 × 262.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.87x = 294,712.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,712.05/748.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.54

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