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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.02, 1,120.55 and 199.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.02, 1,120.55 and 199.20 is: 298.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.02 : 1,120.55 = 199.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.02/1,120.55 = 199.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.02x = 1,120.55 × 199.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.02x = 223,213.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,213.56/747.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.81

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