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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.12, 1,123.80 and 262.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.12, 1,123.80 and 262.52 is: 393.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.12 : 1,123.80 = 262.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.12/1,123.80 = 262.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.12x = 1,123.80 × 262.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.12x = 295,019.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,019.98/749.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.82

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