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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.62, 1,124.28 and 262.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.62, 1,124.28 and 262.72 is: 394.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.62 : 1,124.28 = 262.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.62/1,124.28 = 262.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.62x = 1,124.28 × 262.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.62x = 295,370.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,370.84/749.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.03

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