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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.63, 1,124.45 and 201.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.63, 1,124.45 and 201.82 is: 302.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.63 : 1,124.45 = 201.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.63/1,124.45 = 201.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.63x = 1,124.45 × 201.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.63x = 226,936.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,936.50/749.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.73

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