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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.07, 1,123.76 and 262.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.07, 1,123.76 and 262.46 is: 393.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.07 : 1,123.76 = 262.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.07/1,123.76 = 262.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.07x = 1,123.76 × 262.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.07x = 294,944.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,944.20/749.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.75

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