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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.58, 1,123.62 and 262.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.58, 1,123.62 and 262.26 is: 393.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.58 : 1,123.62 = 262.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.58/1,123.62 = 262.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.58x = 1,123.62 × 262.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.58x = 294,680.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,680.58/749.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.13

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