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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.84, 1,124.74 and 202.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.84, 1,124.74 and 202.03 is: 303.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.84 : 1,124.74 = 202.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.84/1,124.74 = 202.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.84x = 1,124.74 × 202.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.84x = 227,228.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,228.41/749.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.04

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