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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.13, 1,124.00 and 262.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.13, 1,124.00 and 262.22 is: 393.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.13 : 1,124.00 = 262.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.13/1,124.00 = 262.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.13x = 1,124.00 × 262.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.13x = 294,728.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,728.35/749.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.43

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