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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.16, 1,122.95 and 261.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.16, 1,122.95 and 261.84 is: 392.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.16 : 1,122.95 = 261.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.16/1,122.95 = 261.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.16x = 1,122.95 × 261.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.16x = 294,038.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,038.09/749.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.49

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