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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.68, 1,123.08 and 200.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.68, 1,123.08 and 200.88 is: 301.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.68 : 1,123.08 = 200.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.68/1,123.08 = 200.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.68x = 1,123.08 × 200.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.68x = 225,604.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,604.31/748.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.34

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