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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.93, 1,123.40 and 201.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.93, 1,123.40 and 201.10 is: 301.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.93 : 1,123.40 = 201.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.93/1,123.40 = 201.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.93x = 1,123.40 × 201.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.93x = 225,915.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,915.74/748.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.65

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