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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.48, 1,121.09 and 199.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.48, 1,121.09 and 199.66 is: 299.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.48 : 1,121.09 = 199.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.48/1,121.09 = 199.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.48x = 1,121.09 × 199.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.48x = 223,836.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,836.83/747.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.46

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