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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.94, 1,122.15 and 261.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.94, 1,122.15 and 261.74 is: 392.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.94 : 1,122.15 = 261.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.94/1,122.15 = 261.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.94x = 1,122.15 × 261.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.94x = 293,711.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,711.54/748.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.17

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