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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.67, 1,124.32 and 201.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.67, 1,124.32 and 201.81 is: 302.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.67 : 1,124.32 = 201.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.67/1,124.32 = 201.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.67x = 1,124.32 × 201.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.67x = 226,899.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,899.02/749.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.67

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