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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.14, 1,120.58 and 199.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.14, 1,120.58 and 199.36 is: 299.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.14 : 1,120.58 = 199.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.14/1,120.58 = 199.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.14x = 1,120.58 × 199.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.14x = 223,401.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,401.10/747.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.01

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