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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.58, 1,124.37 and 262.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.58, 1,124.37 and 262.63 is: 393.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.58 : 1,124.37 = 262.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.58/1,124.37 = 262.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.58x = 1,124.37 × 262.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.58x = 295,287.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,287.67/749.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.94

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