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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.89, 1,125.33 and 262.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.89, 1,125.33 and 262.94 is: 394.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.89 : 1,125.33 = 262.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.89/1,125.33 = 262.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.89x = 1,125.33 × 262.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.89x = 295,894.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,894.27/749.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.58

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