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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.15, 1,120.71 and 199.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.15, 1,120.71 and 199.31 is: 298.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.15 : 1,120.71 = 199.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.15/1,120.71 = 199.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.15x = 1,120.71 × 199.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.15x = 223,369.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,369.60/747.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.96

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