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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.88, 1,124.82 and 202.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.88, 1,124.82 and 202.07 is: 303.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.88 : 1,124.82 = 202.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.88/1,124.82 = 202.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.88x = 1,124.82 × 202.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.88x = 227,295.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,295.19/749.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.11

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