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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.85, 1,124.26 and 262.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.85, 1,124.26 and 262.83 is: 394.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.85 : 1,124.26 = 262.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.85/1,124.26 = 262.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.85x = 1,124.26 × 262.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.85x = 295,489.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,489.26/749.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.06

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