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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.08, 1,123.92 and 262.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.08, 1,123.92 and 262.48 is: 393.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.08 : 1,123.92 = 262.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.08/1,123.92 = 262.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.08x = 1,123.92 × 262.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.08x = 295,006.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,006.52/749.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.83

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