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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.88, 1,122.97 and 261.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.88, 1,122.97 and 261.87 is: 392.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.88 : 1,122.97 = 261.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.88/1,122.97 = 261.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.88x = 1,122.97 × 261.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.88x = 294,072.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,072.15/748.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.68

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