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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.71, 1,123.17 and 200.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.71, 1,123.17 and 200.91 is: 301.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.71 : 1,123.17 = 200.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.71/1,123.17 = 200.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.71x = 1,123.17 × 200.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.71x = 225,656.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,656.08/748.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.39

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