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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.99, 1,125.04 and 202.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.99, 1,125.04 and 202.18 is: 303.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.99 : 1,125.04 = 202.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.99/1,125.04 = 202.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.99x = 1,125.04 × 202.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.99x = 227,459.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,459.76/749.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.28

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