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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.91, 1,124.97 and 262.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.91, 1,124.97 and 262.89 is: 394.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.91 : 1,124.97 = 262.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.91/1,124.97 = 262.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.91x = 1,124.97 × 262.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.91x = 295,743.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,743.36/749.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.37

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