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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.60, 1,124.40 and 262.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.60, 1,124.40 and 262.66 is: 393.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.60 : 1,124.40 = 262.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.60/1,124.40 = 262.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.60x = 1,124.40 × 262.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.60x = 295,334.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,334.90/749.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.99

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