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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.17, 1,120.66 and 199.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.17, 1,120.66 and 199.39 is: 299.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.17 : 1,120.66 = 199.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.17/1,120.66 = 199.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.17x = 1,120.66 × 199.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.17x = 223,441.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,441.80/747.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.05

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