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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.21, 1,123.81 and 262.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.21, 1,123.81 and 262.14 is: 393.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.21 : 1,123.81 = 262.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.21/1,123.81 = 262.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.21x = 1,123.81 × 262.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.21x = 294,597.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,597.01/749.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.21

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