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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.55, 1,123.97 and 229.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.55, 1,123.97 and 229.42 is: 344.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.55 : 1,123.97 = 229.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.55/1,123.97 = 229.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.55x = 1,123.97 × 229.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.55x = 257,855.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,855.58/749.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.01

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