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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.50, 1,124.38 and 262.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.50, 1,124.38 and 262.44 is: 393.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.50 : 1,124.38 = 262.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.50/1,124.38 = 262.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.50x = 1,124.38 × 262.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.50x = 295,082.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,082.62/749.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.70

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