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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.32, 1,123.74 and 262.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.32, 1,123.74 and 262.31 is: 393.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.32 : 1,123.74 = 262.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.32/1,123.74 = 262.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.32x = 1,123.74 × 262.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.32x = 294,762.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,762.62/749.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.37

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