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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.58, 1,124.45 and 201.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.58, 1,124.45 and 201.77 is: 302.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.58 : 1,124.45 = 201.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.58/1,124.45 = 201.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.58x = 1,124.45 × 201.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.58x = 226,880.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,880.28/749.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.68

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