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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.74, 1,123.11 and 200.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.74, 1,123.11 and 200.89 is: 301.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.74 : 1,123.11 = 200.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.74/1,123.11 = 200.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.74x = 1,123.11 × 200.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.74x = 225,621.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,621.57/748.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.34

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