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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.88, 1,124.71 and 202.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.88, 1,124.71 and 202.11 is: 303.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.88 : 1,124.71 = 202.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.88/1,124.71 = 202.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.88x = 1,124.71 × 202.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.88x = 227,315.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,315.14/749.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.14

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