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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.04, 1,120.47 and 199.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.04, 1,120.47 and 199.26 is: 298.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.04 : 1,120.47 = 199.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.04/1,120.47 = 199.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.04x = 1,120.47 × 199.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.04x = 223,264.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,264.10/747.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.87

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