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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.09, 1,123.50 and 201.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.09, 1,123.50 and 201.22 is: 301.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.09 : 1,123.50 = 201.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.09/1,123.50 = 201.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.09x = 1,123.50 × 201.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.09x = 226,070.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,070.67/749.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.79

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