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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.53, 1,124.52 and 262.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.53, 1,124.52 and 262.60 is: 393.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.53 : 1,124.52 = 262.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.53/1,124.52 = 262.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.53x = 1,124.52 × 262.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.53x = 295,298.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,298.95/749.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.98

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