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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.96, 1,124.79 and 262.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.96, 1,124.79 and 262.90 is: 394.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.96 : 1,124.79 = 262.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.96/1,124.79 = 262.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.96x = 1,124.79 × 262.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.96x = 295,701.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,701.38/749.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.29

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