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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.08, 1,123.61 and 201.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.08, 1,123.61 and 201.32 is: 301.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.08 : 1,123.61 = 201.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.08/1,123.61 = 201.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.08x = 1,123.61 × 201.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.08x = 226,202.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,202.75/749.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.97

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