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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.68, 1,123.02 and 200.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.68, 1,123.02 and 200.90 is: 301.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.68 : 1,123.02 = 200.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.68/1,123.02 = 200.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.68x = 1,123.02 × 200.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.68x = 225,609.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,609.10/748.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.34

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