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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.35, 1,121.02 and 199.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.35, 1,121.02 and 199.53 is: 299.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.35 : 1,121.02 = 199.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.35/1,121.02 = 199.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.35x = 1,121.02 × 199.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.35x = 223,676.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,676.62/747.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.30

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