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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.91, 1,124.77 and 202.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.91, 1,124.77 and 202.13 is: 303.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.91 : 1,124.77 = 202.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.91/1,124.77 = 202.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.91x = 1,124.77 × 202.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.91x = 227,349.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,349.76/749.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.17

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