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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.04, 1,120.57 and 199.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.04, 1,120.57 and 199.18 is: 298.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.04 : 1,120.57 = 199.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.04/1,120.57 = 199.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.04x = 1,120.57 × 199.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.04x = 223,195.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,195.13/747.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.77

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