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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.52, 1,123.92 and 262.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.52, 1,123.92 and 262.60 is: 393.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.52 : 1,123.92 = 262.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.52/1,123.92 = 262.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.52x = 1,123.92 × 262.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.52x = 295,141.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,141.39/749.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.77

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