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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.98, 1,123.07 and 261.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.98, 1,123.07 and 261.77 is: 392.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.98 : 1,123.07 = 261.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.98/1,123.07 = 261.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.98x = 1,123.07 × 261.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.98x = 293,979.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,979.11/748.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.51

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