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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.89, 1,123.85 and 261.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.89, 1,123.85 and 261.94 is: 393.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.89 : 1,123.85 = 261.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.89/1,123.85 = 261.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.89x = 1,123.85 × 261.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.89x = 294,379.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,379.11/748.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.09

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