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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.61, 1,124.52 and 262.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.61, 1,124.52 and 262.55 is: 393.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.61 : 1,124.52 = 262.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.61/1,124.52 = 262.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.61x = 1,124.52 × 262.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.61x = 295,237.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,237.10/749.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.85

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