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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.73, 1,123.05 and 200.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.73, 1,123.05 and 200.90 is: 301.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.73 : 1,123.05 = 200.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.73/1,123.05 = 200.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.73x = 1,123.05 × 200.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.73x = 225,615.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,615.13/748.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.33

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