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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.70, 1,123.78 and 262.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.70, 1,123.78 and 262.42 is: 393.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.70 : 1,123.78 = 262.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.70/1,123.78 = 262.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.70x = 1,123.78 × 262.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.70x = 294,902.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,902.35/749.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.36

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