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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.73, 1,124.43 and 262.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.73, 1,124.43 and 262.78 is: 394.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.73 : 1,124.43 = 262.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.73/1,124.43 = 262.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.73x = 1,124.43 × 262.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.73x = 295,478.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,478.48/749.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.11

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