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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.76, 1,124.82 and 262.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.76, 1,124.82 and 262.80 is: 394.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.76 : 1,124.82 = 262.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.76/1,124.82 = 262.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.76x = 1,124.82 × 262.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.76x = 295,602.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,602.70/749.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.26

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