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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.74, 1,123.02 and 200.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.74, 1,123.02 and 200.97 is: 301.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.74 : 1,123.02 = 200.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.74/1,123.02 = 200.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.74x = 1,123.02 × 200.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.74x = 225,693.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,693.33/748.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.43

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