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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.09, 1,123.65 and 262.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.09, 1,123.65 and 262.16 is: 393.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.09 : 1,123.65 = 262.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.09/1,123.65 = 262.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.09x = 1,123.65 × 262.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.09x = 294,569.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,569.15/749.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.24

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