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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.17, 1,120.81 and 199.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.17, 1,120.81 and 199.34 is: 299.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.17 : 1,120.81 = 199.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.17/1,120.81 = 199.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.17x = 1,120.81 × 199.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.17x = 223,424.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,424.57/747.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.03

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