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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.81, 1,124.71 and 201.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.81, 1,124.71 and 201.95 is: 302.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.81 : 1,124.71 = 201.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.81/1,124.71 = 201.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.81x = 1,124.71 × 201.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.81x = 227,128.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,128.55/749.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.91

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