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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.38, 1,124.07 and 201.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.38, 1,124.07 and 201.55 is: 302.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.38 : 1,124.07 = 201.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.38/1,124.07 = 201.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.38x = 1,124.07 × 201.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.38x = 226,556.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,556.31/749.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.33

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