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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.78, 1,125.18 and 262.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.78, 1,125.18 and 262.83 is: 394.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.78 : 1,125.18 = 262.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.78/1,125.18 = 262.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.78x = 1,125.18 × 262.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.78x = 295,731.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,731.06/749.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.42

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