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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.16, 1,122.90 and 261.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.16, 1,122.90 and 261.96 is: 392.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.16 : 1,122.90 = 261.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.16/1,122.90 = 261.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.16x = 1,122.90 × 261.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.16x = 294,154.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,154.88/749.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.65

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