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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.79, 1,125.21 and 262.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.79, 1,125.21 and 262.88 is: 394.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.79 : 1,125.21 = 262.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.79/1,125.21 = 262.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.79x = 1,125.21 × 262.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.79x = 295,789.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,789.58/749.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.50

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