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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.76, 1,124.78 and 229.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.76, 1,124.78 and 229.81 is: 344.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.76 : 1,124.78 = 229.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.76/1,124.78 = 229.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.76x = 1,124.78 × 229.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.76x = 258,485.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,485.69/749.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.76

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