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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.46, 1,124.30 and 201.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.46, 1,124.30 and 201.66 is: 302.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.46 : 1,124.30 = 201.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.46/1,124.30 = 201.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.46x = 1,124.30 × 201.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.46x = 226,725.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,725.33/749.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.52

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