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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.16, 1,123.98 and 262.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.16, 1,123.98 and 262.38 is: 393.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.16 : 1,123.98 = 262.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.16/1,123.98 = 262.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.16x = 1,123.98 × 262.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.16x = 294,909.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,909.87/749.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.65

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