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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.21, 1,124.32 and 262.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.21, 1,124.32 and 262.27 is: 393.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.21 : 1,124.32 = 262.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.21/1,124.32 = 262.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.21x = 1,124.32 × 262.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.21x = 294,872.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,872.17/749.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.58

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