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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.20, 1,123.74 and 262.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.20, 1,123.74 and 262.29 is: 393.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.20 : 1,123.74 = 262.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.20/1,123.74 = 262.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.20x = 1,123.74 × 262.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.20x = 294,745.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,745.76/749.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.41

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