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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.79, 1,124.65 and 262.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.79, 1,124.65 and 262.95 is: 394.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.79 : 1,124.65 = 262.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.79/1,124.65 = 262.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.79x = 1,124.65 × 262.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.79x = 295,726.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,726.72/749.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.41

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