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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.23, 1,123.59 and 262.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.23, 1,123.59 and 262.15 is: 393.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.23 : 1,123.59 = 262.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.23/1,123.59 = 262.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.23x = 1,123.59 × 262.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.23x = 294,549.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,549.12/749.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.14

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