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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.85, 1,124.52 and 262.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.85, 1,124.52 and 262.79 is: 394.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.85 : 1,124.52 = 262.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.85/1,124.52 = 262.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.85x = 1,124.52 × 262.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.85x = 295,507.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,507.65/749.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.09

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