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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.42, 1,124.30 and 262.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.42, 1,124.30 and 262.51 is: 393.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.42 : 1,124.30 = 262.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.42/1,124.30 = 262.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.42x = 1,124.30 × 262.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.42x = 295,137.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,137.84/749.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.82

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