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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.16, 1,123.81 and 262.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.16, 1,123.81 and 262.08 is: 393.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.16 : 1,123.81 = 262.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.16/1,123.81 = 262.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.16x = 1,123.81 × 262.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.16x = 294,527.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,527.47/749.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.14

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