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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.69, 1,124.65 and 201.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.69, 1,124.65 and 201.89 is: 302.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.69 : 1,124.65 = 201.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.69/1,124.65 = 201.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.69x = 1,124.65 × 201.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.69x = 227,058.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,058.65/749.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.87

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