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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.33, 1,124.51 and 262.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.33, 1,124.51 and 262.37 is: 393.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.33 : 1,124.51 = 262.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.33/1,124.51 = 262.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.33x = 1,124.51 × 262.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.33x = 295,039.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,039.19/749.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.74

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