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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.10, 1,120.56 and 199.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.10, 1,120.56 and 199.32 is: 298.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.10 : 1,120.56 = 199.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.10/1,120.56 = 199.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.10x = 1,120.56 × 199.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.10x = 223,350.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,350.02/747.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.96

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