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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.78, 1,124.16 and 262.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.78, 1,124.16 and 262.57 is: 393.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.78 : 1,124.16 = 262.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.78/1,124.16 = 262.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.78x = 1,124.16 × 262.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.78x = 295,170.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,170.69/749.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.68

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