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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.90, 1,123.57 and 261.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.90, 1,123.57 and 261.83 is: 392.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.90 : 1,123.57 = 261.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.90/1,123.57 = 261.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.90x = 1,123.57 × 261.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.90x = 294,187.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,187.47/748.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.83

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