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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.78, 1,124.60 and 202.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.78, 1,124.60 and 202.02 is: 303.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.78 : 1,124.60 = 202.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.78/1,124.60 = 202.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.78x = 1,124.60 × 202.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.78x = 227,191.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,191.69/749.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.01

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