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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.45, 1,124.38 and 262.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.45, 1,124.38 and 262.85 is: 394.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.45 : 1,124.38 = 262.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.45/1,124.38 = 262.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.45x = 1,124.38 × 262.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.45x = 295,537.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,537.99/749.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.34

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